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My career goal: Childcare and education
Education & Development

My career goal: Childcare and education

...become a childminder: Transcript icould links icould is a site that provides career guidance based on real world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice. Transcript Take your learning further The...
Space scientist: John Zarnecki
Science, Maths & Technology

Space scientist: John Zarnecki

...become essential for communication and navigation today and describes technology developed by the space programme that's set to improve our lives on Earth... Space scientist: John Zarnecki A brief introduction to this album. Big questions about our universe Zarnecki talks about the projects and ideas that drive him: sending scientific instruments into outer space, how our...
Building Science and Technology Diplomacy Skills through CARE–KNOW–DO
Education & Development

Building Science and Technology Diplomacy Skills through CARE–KNOW–DO

...Students need opportunities to develop the knowledge, values, and skills required to participate in global problem-solving—such as systems thinking, ethical reasoning, cross-cultural communication, and policy awareness. Whether they are collaborating on sustainability projects, debating the ethics of AI, or simulating international negotiations on climate or digital...
How does JK Rowling use Latin and other classical languages in Harry Potter?
History & The Arts

How does JK Rowling use Latin and other classical languages in Harry Potter?

...OU's Joanna Paul explores...[Hogwarts crest superimposed on the Hogwarts bridge] The Hogwarts Crest and its Latin motto Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus – classical scholars might struggle to find this Latin phrase in their texts of Cicero or Virgil, Ovid or Juvenal; but ardent readers of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series will know exactly what it means. ‘Never...
Shift working – does it change how we think?
Science, Maths & Technology

Shift working – does it change how we think?

...student at The OU, explains the importance of her research on this:...What is circadian rhythm? Circadian rhythm is a mechanism that regulates wakefulness in a 24 hour cycle. It causes daily fluctuations in a variety of physical and mental processes linked to the predictable changes in natural light levels. Regular sleeping habits (i.e. sleeping and waking at similar...
Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...OU in developing teaching materials to enable home-based students to use computers. Since 2001, Jake has had an illustrious career involving various appointments including Expert Advisor (Energy Review) for the Economic Development Committee at the national Assembly for Wales (2001-2003) Consultant to and Team Member of Performance and Innovation Unit projects, Cabinet...
About OpenLearn Wales
OpenLearn Cymru Wales

About OpenLearn Wales

...become an Open University student and does not award credits, grant degrees or provide access to services available for registered students. However, OpenLearn Wales does give you access to a wealth of excellent educational resources that you can study whenever and wherever you want. You will get the most from OpenLearn if you create an account (this is also free)....
Emmy Noether: Bucking the historical trends
Science, Maths & Technology

Emmy Noether: Bucking the historical trends

...OU research student Harry Kennard places the spotlight on Emmy Noether, the female mathematician who bucked the historical trends suggesting women can't be mathematical geniuses. Highlighting the achievements of women in mathematics The Fields Medal is widely regarded as the most prestigious award someone can receive for mathematical work. Since it was introduced in 1936,...