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How to write to a lover
History & The Arts

How to write to a lover

...skill for observation, imagination and writing. Intrigued? Below is an adapted excerpt from the published version, ‘Swipe Right Poetry’ in my book There is Fire Here. Afterwards, why not try some of my tips and suggestions for writing to a lover yourself? Nick described himself as a ‘tallee’. In his online photo, he had dark hair, dark eyes, a little bit of beard....
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The healing power of nature writing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The healing power of nature writing

...skills of creative writing is describing in a way that allows a reader to ‘see’ (in their mind’s eye) what we see (whether in reality or in the imagination). The ability to render something vivid depends on heightening our awareness and establishing a connection – both with the objects we focus on, such as a fallen leaf, and with ourselves. I would suggest that...
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History offers Britain an important lesson on shutting down immigration
Society, Politics & Law

History offers Britain an important lesson on shutting down immigration

...skills rather than any number of more complex issues. Class also played a significant role in both cases, and has been mobilised in the rhetoric of radical groups such as UKIP. These parties have focused on the notion that mainstream politics has failed to address the concerns of British-born, working class people. They over-simplify a complex constellation of class, race...
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Can you manage a supply chain?
Money & Business

Can you manage a supply chain?

...skills of running a supply chain. Can you complete the ordering process, without ending up with too much stock? Your profits and reputation are at stake!...The supply chain game is The Open University’s version of a classic simulation, known as the beer game. The beer game lets you experience problems of supply chains. In our supply chain game, we’ve taken the...
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Activity 10 mins
Animals at the extremes: polar biology
Nature & Environment

Animals at the extremes: polar biology

...study in Science...Animals at the extremes: Polar biology: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: define and use, or recognise definitions and applications of each of the bold terms outline the special features of the polar regions as a habitat and list some contrasts between the Arctic and the Antarctic describe some effects of daylength...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Seeing the light
Science, Maths & Technology

Seeing the light

...study requires different skills. To watch effectively you need to have a pen and paper handy to make notes. It is also recommended that you watch the programme more than once to become really familiar with the ideas and examples that are presented. As you watch the first time, try to summarise quickly each little segment that forms the structure of the programme. What is...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Intimate not Intimidated: It's Time to Talk about Sex and Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Intimate not Intimidated: It's Time to Talk about Sex and Disability

...skills back. CHARLOTTE Your sex life. TOM Yeah so there’s quite a few different aspects to our sex life that I can bring to your attention. One of the main things we use to help us have sex is the hoist. Basically all it involves is me or Charlotte getting into the sling and getting hoisted over the top of each other. CHARLOTTE Our hoist at home only goes, has buttons...
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Video 15 mins
Young children, the outdoors and nature Badge icon
Education & Development

Young children, the outdoors and nature

...skills and abilities that underpin successful study. So, completing this course could encourage you to think about taking other courses...Introduction and guidance: How to get a badge - Getting a badge is straightforward! Here’s what you have to do: read each session of the course score 50% or more in the two badge quizzes in Session 4 and Session 8 For all the quizzes,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs