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Our sense of balance
Science, Maths & Technology

Our sense of balance

...system. Information from the vestibular system is proprioceptive in character. This means that it deals with sensory events arising from within the body rather than exteroceptive events (sensory events that occur outside the body). Our sense of balance arises from the proprioceptive system as a whole which includes sensory receptors located within muscles and joints as...
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Direct metal deposition (DMD)
Science, Maths & Technology

Direct metal deposition (DMD)

...system to form a raised portion of material. To create the desired geometry, the substrate is manipulated using a computer-controlled positioning system. Gas and material are fed into the path of a heat source. Material feed angle can be altered to influence the build characteristics. A feed angle of 0° benefits design and manufacturing flexibility due to the...
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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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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
Sleep: A doctor's advice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sleep: A doctor's advice

...think about a number of factors that you have control over, in order to get the best out of your sleep. Much of it is about habit and lifestyle, and it can take around six weeks to show the full benefit, but you should see improvement in your sleep quality sooner. 1. Get into a routine You will be more likely to sleep well if you regulate your sleep time and waking time....
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Tamsin Edwards - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Tamsin Edwards - Stories of Change

...system and it moves into some new state, and we think – RH: Actually can you stop, because we have seen that in the past, sudden shifts; can you talk about sudden shifts in the past and then talk about the present? TE: There’s definitely some evidence that climate models underestimate big changes and tipping points in the past. There was a big warming event about 55...
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