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Children’s perspectives on play
Education & Development

Children’s perspectives on play

...world. It could be argued that playful thinking is visible in a design such as that of the ‘Gherkin’ skyscraper in London, designed by Norman Foster and Ken Shuttleworth and later nicknamed the ‘Gherkin’ because of its unique shape. [Described image] Figure 3 A number of children in Nicholson et al.’s (2014) study suggested that adults do not play enough....
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
IT: device to device communication
Science, Maths & Technology

IT: device to device communication

...world does it create? These topics, and others, will be explored in this course. We then look at wired and wireless communication technologies, introducing you to some of the key methods currently in use. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 1 study in Computing & IT...IT: device to device communication: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?
Education & Development

What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?

...world class education system in which all schools are academised. Yet it is becoming harder and harder to buy into this “vision” when viewed through the prism of the issues that currently beset education in England. No doubt the parents of those pupils being taught in a portacabin by the fifth supply teacher in as many weeks, and who have little idea as to where to...
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Article 5 mins
Can Starbucks sell coffee to the Italians?
Money & Business

Can Starbucks sell coffee to the Italians?

...world, exporting more than 95% of its machines. Indeed, the global growth in coffee shop culture inspired by Starbucks generated a massive expansion in export earnings throughout the Italian coffee sector. In 1988 Italy exported 12,000 tonnes of roasted coffee – by 2013 that had risen to 191,000 tonnes, and 36% of all the beans roasted in the country are now exported,...
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What is happening in Yemen?
Society, Politics & Law

What is happening in Yemen?

...World Bank and International Monetary Fund. This increased the price of fuel by up to 90%, and naturally met with widespread popular outrage. The Houthis took advantage of this ill-feeling to enter the country’s capital, Sanaa, and secured the agreement of the main political parties on a new set of measures that might have put the transitional process back on track: the...
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No Pause for Thought? Brexit, Bias and Political Manipulation
Health, Sports & Psychology

No Pause for Thought? Brexit, Bias and Political Manipulation

...world outside the EU. There is a shortfall of civil servants to address the myriad of loose ends that need to be tied up during and after the Brexit negotiations. Industries are already relocating to Europe. Recruitment of skilled workers is becoming very difficult in areas that require them (such as the NHS and care work). And Britain hasn’t even left yet. Focusing on...
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Article 10 mins
Despite sanctions, North Korea's nuclear programme is enjoying success. How?
Society, Politics & Law

Despite sanctions, North Korea's nuclear programme is enjoying success. How?

...world. However, each nation is responsible for implementation within its borders. Missile, nuclear and military technologies are regulated through national export control systems. Exports of certain goods and technologies need to be granted an export license by the government. This allows governments to do a risk assessment on transactions and minimize the diversions to...
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Article 5 mins
Rod Stewart was a 1970s ally
History & The Arts

Rod Stewart was a 1970s ally

...world with Donald Trump as a national leader, and it takes only a cursory glance at recent headlines to see that these topics continue to provoke hostility and backward-thinking. Among many other roles, great art and great lyrics frequently remind us of the battles that still need to be fought until they are won. We are a long way from the acceptance and mutual respect...
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