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Tips for using a large language model
Digital & Computing

Tips for using a large language model

...writing style [writing tools such as pens and pencils] The text produced by LLMs is slightly different from the way most people write. Whilst the style of writing varies between LLMs, they tend to produce slightly pompous, unfocused material and use words that are less frequent in human writing. Software tools can, to some extent, distinguish LLM text from human ......
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Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination
Health, Sports & Psychology

Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination

...creativity; and, lastly, the audio tracks 9-11 look at the complex topic of human consciousness. This material forms part of The Open University course DSE212 Exploring Psychology... Cannabis, consciousness and the imagination A short introduction to this album. Cannabis and consciousness Examining the affect of smoking cannabis on driving. How cannabis affects your body...
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Audio 59 mins
Sofas, car seats and toilet seats: where are your tweets read?
Languages

Sofas, car seats and toilet seats: where are your tweets read?

...writing tweets; yes, both reading and writing tweets; or no. I’m not going to try to pass this on as any sort of scientific research: the methodology is flawed. However, it does give us a picture of the sorts of activities people undertake at the same time as they use Twitter. First, the good news: 99% of the people who took the survey do not use Twitter while they’re...
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Everyday English 2
Languages

Everyday English 2

...writing letters or emails. Enrolling on this course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. The badge is a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject. What you learn by completing the course will really help if you wish to enrol on a formal qualification. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from your...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Hedd Wyn: how the life of one of Wales’ most promising poets was cut short by the first world war
History & The Arts

Hedd Wyn: how the life of one of Wales’ most promising poets was cut short by the first world war

...write poetry. [Historic black and white image of Hedd Wyn ]Hedd Wyn was 30 years old when he was killed. Conscription And then came war. Hedd Wyn’s fate, along with thousands of others, was sealed when parliament passed the Military Service Act in 1916. This new legislation imposed conscription and was aimed at unmarried men or widowers. Hedd Wyn had no choice but to...
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Wangari Maathai: standing up for women and the environment
Nature & Environment

Wangari Maathai: standing up for women and the environment

...write this article on my personal admiration of Professor Maathai’s contribution, not least as an inspiration to us all. Although we have made progress in acknowledging women’s contribution, many exemplary heroes are still, if at all, in the periphery of many people’s thoughts. I must admit, I hadn’t heard of Professor Maathai until the Nobel Peace Prize of 2004...
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Article 10 mins
Getting started on ancient Greek
History & The Arts

Getting started on ancient Greek

...write English and most European languages. Your first task is to learn the 24 Greek letters, upper and lower case, along with a small number of extra markings needed to read and write ancient Greek. Activity 1 The Greek alphabet Timing: Allow about 10 minutes Spend a couple of minutes looking at the table of letters, which contains both capitals and lower case. You will...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Hungary
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Hungary

...Creative Commons license Dobos torta Dobos torta is Hungary’s most famous cake. It was invented in 1884, and it’s made of thin layers of sponge cake alternating with rich chocolate butter cream. The top layer is covered with hardened caramel – delicious, even if tough to crack with a dessert fork! Image: Bruce Tuten under Creative Commons license Kürtőskalács...
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Activity 10 mins