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Group theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Group theory

...writing mathematical arguments are improving. You should now be able to: apply the Internal Direct Product Theorem in simple cases decide whether a given group is cyclic, and given a finite cyclic group, find a generator for a subgroup of a given order express a given finite cyclic group as the direct product of cyclic groups of prime power order and, given two direct...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Harry Potter and the Translator’s Challenge
Languages

Harry Potter and the Translator’s Challenge

...creative words into 80 other languages...As a lecturer in languages I often recommend to my students that as a first book to read in the language they’re learning they pick up a translation of their favourite book. Being familiar with the characters and plot of the book means that even if they don’t understand many words in the book, they don’t have to struggle with...
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Article 15 mins
Collaborative problem solving for community safety
Money & Business

Collaborative problem solving for community safety

...creatively. It examines some of the ways which OU specialists in creative problem solving recommend to tackle difficult problems, and how to implement them in a community setting...This free course, Collaborative problem solving for community safety, offers a range of techniques for community police officers, other community-based public service professionals and members...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Fighting Food Waste
Nature & Environment

Fighting Food Waste

...creative with what's in the fridge, Ann Storr, founder of Storr Cupboard, talks about' tackling food waste' in a way that will save you time, money, and carbon emissions. Ann discusses the facts of why food waste is a problem for the planet, but also the simple tricks we can use to do something about it - saving those sad-looking vegetables or sausages from the bin and...
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Video 50 mins
Exploring the history of prisoner education Badge icon
History & The Arts

Exploring the history of prisoner education

...write some brief notes about the ideas being presented. You will return to these later in the session. [GENTLE MUSIC] ROSALIND CRONE This is Lincoln Castle, a fortress built in the wake of the Norman invasion of England in the 11th Century. Its construction included a dungeon just underneath me, where enemies of the crown were imprisoned. From about the 14th century, a...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Effective note taking
Education & Development

Effective note taking

...writing, note taking helps you extend your attention span. Why are you making notes? Ask yourself – what do I already know about the subject? What additional information do I need? What questions do I want to answer? Listen carefully to the start of a lecture to establish the structure of the session. Listen for ‘signposts’ e.g., ‘there are three key points’,...
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Video 5 mins
Sustainable Design – Innovative design techniques
Money & Business

Sustainable Design – Innovative design techniques

...creativity and innovation. Designers have a tremendous opportunity to influence the sustainability of what they create, with 80% of a product’s environmental impacts determined at the design stage. Whether it’s material choices, manufacturing processes or product durability, these decisions present exciting opportunities to develop products incorporating not only...
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Article 5 mins
Design and Designing
Science, Maths & Technology

Design and Designing

...crating and outlining to draw a children's toy. Sketching to communicate How sketches can be used to communicate instructions or information. Folding bike re-invented The creative process that led to the design of the Strida bike. Refining the design The importance of teamwork when refining a design. The value of sketching Sketching as a trigger for creative design....
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Audio 1 hr 7 mins