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The drive to sustainability in Higher Education
Nature & Environment

The drive to sustainability in Higher Education

...systems. Sustainable campus initiatives Most HE institutions have established sustainability policies to manage campus buildings and site operations, for example, regarding building construction and operations, procurement processes, information and communication technologies (ICT) systems efficiency, pollution control, water and waste management, and campus design and...
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Hybrid working: skills for digital transformation
Digital & Computing

Hybrid working: skills for digital transformation

...thinking. And that means that our whole education system is going to have to shift from where it has been in the past towards helping people to develop those skill sets. It also means that lifelong learning is going to have to become the new normal if we are all to keep up with the changing nature of technology and the changing nature of work. So we need a big shift in...
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Level 1: Introductory 11 hrs
Celebrating festivals from the past and present
History & The Arts

Celebrating festivals from the past and present

...think about ‘festivals’? Tents, muddy wellies, Woodstock, peace and love and alternative music, perhaps? Glastonbury might be synonymous with large tents, stages and sound systems built to weather the most tempestuous storms, but as a medieval town in southwest England, its history is far richer. Music festivals have certainly gained popularity in recent decades, but...
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Was Alcibiades the Athenian Donald Trump?
History & The Arts

Was Alcibiades the Athenian Donald Trump?

...system of government is always a dirty business. But the Athenian political system is tied particularly closely to our own because it was – I’m tempted to say first and foremost – a spectator sport. Much of the time, meetings of the Athenian Assembly resembled an explosive televised debate, as politicians vied with each other in what was often the equivalent of a...
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Scottish courts and the law Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Scottish courts and the law

...think about its relevance to the justice system in which courts play an essential role. By the end of this week you will be able to: explain what a court is describe the rule of law explain some of the principles underpinning the justice system in Scotland. Before you start, The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Law and change: Scottish legal heroes Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Law and change: Scottish legal heroes

...think about the meaning and complexity of ‘law’ and ‘legal systems’. Both ‘law’ and ‘legal systems’ represent the times they were developed in. By looking at surrounding events and the society of the time, a deeper understanding of ‘law’ and the legal system can be gained. Scotland, since it first emerged as one of the earliest nations in Europe, has a...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Supporting physical development in early childhood
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting physical development in early childhood

...systems and their relationship to moving and learning identify the appropriate physical/movement activities for each age and stage of development from 0–5 years explore how parents and practitioners can work together to support the physical development of all children. Moving around the course In the ‘Summary’ at the end of each session, you will find a link to the...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun
Education & Development

The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun

...system for e-assessment TeSLA, which was used by seven institutions in Europe, including the Open University, to enhance academic integrity. I also present teaching staff and students’ views about the benefits of this novel system. [TeSLA system for Face Recognition] Figure 1 TeSLA system for Face Recognition E-authentication and authorship verification system for...
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