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Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub
Education & Development

Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub

...account. However, to have your learning recognised (so that you earn a certificate or a digital badge on an OpenLearn course) you must create an account, which will provide any learner with an OpenLearn profile. This profile can be made public or private and records your learning progress and achievements. There are no forums on OpenLearn courses but all learners with an...
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Article 5 mins
Understanding Identity
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Identity

...account when performing risk assessment may provide more accurate results. Risk and trust Public mistrust of government experts and the importance of transparency in building trust. Experts need an understanding of natural and social factors. Risk and accountability There is a need for 'experts' with specialist knowledge to make decisions but democracy means demanding...
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Audio 1 hr 48 mins
Understanding Statements of participation
Get Started

Understanding Statements of participation

...account, enrol on a course, and gain a Statement of participation: Transcript You can access all of the free learning materials on OpenLearn without creating an account, but by doing so you will be able to gain access to a range of features including being able to obtain a statement of participation. Once you have created an account, browse the hundreds of courses...
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Video 10 mins
Lysistrata by Aristophanes
History & The Arts

Lysistrata by Aristophanes

Enjoy Aristophanes' comic account of one woman's extraordinary method of bringing The Peloponnesian War to an end in this classical studies animation. ...WARNING: This animated version of the play Lysistrata contains scenes of nudity and sexual content. Transcript With thanks to Professor Oliver Taplin for his translation of this play.
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How much money does the UK really contribute to the European Union?
Science, Maths & Technology

How much money does the UK really contribute to the European Union?

...account for the UK’s official transactions with EU institution, as well as data from the European Commission. In 2016, the UK’s gross contribution to the EU amounted to £19 billion. However, this amount of money was never actually transferred to the EU. Before the UK government transfers any money to the EU a rebate is applied. In 2016, the UK received a rebate of...
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Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?
History & The Arts

Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?

...accounts, Donald Trump’s bold use of Twitter helped him get the attention and votes necessary to win a presidential race few initially thought he could. Given Trump’s affinity for the social media platform, it was unsurprising that tweets began streaming from his @realDonaldTrump account before noon on Inauguration Day. Trump’s first tweets as president included...
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Privatising Thames Water
Money & Business

Privatising Thames Water

...accounts, the regulatory accounts, whilst a second set of accounts, the statutory accounts, are prepared for the company as a whole. Only the statutory accounts tell the whole story. The regulatory accounts are presented to OFWAT; the statutory accounts are not – they are outside the regulatory ring-fence. The important point here is......
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Article 10 mins
Croeso: beginners' Welsh
Languages

Croeso: beginners' Welsh

...account can also be found here. There is even a conversation between two people from Patagonia who speak Welsh as their first language. We also look at greetings as well as past and future events. This material is taken from The Open University course L196 Croeso: beginners' Welsh... Introduction An introduction to this album of Beginners’ Welsh lessons. Welsh in a year...
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Audio 52 mins