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Gain Skills with The Open University
Money & Business

Gain Skills with The Open University

...OU are working together to offer all Michelin staff and their families the opportunity to upskill and reskill using OU courses...From free, short courses to modules and degrees, The OU has something for everyone. If you are interested in studying one of our accredited modules or qualifications, you can find more information at...
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Article 10 mins
Group theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Group theory

...OU level 2 or equivalent. Section 1 describes how to construct a group called the direct product of two given groups, and then describes certain conditions under which a group can be regarded as the direct product of its subgroups. Section 2 describes the key properties of the structure of cyclic groups. Section 3 introduces the notion of a set of generators of a group...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Developing good academic practice
Education & Development

Developing good academic practice

...become an experienced student you will be expected to follow the rules and plagiarism will be punished when it’s detected. However, these cases are rare and usually arise from deliberate cheating. The time spent studying the topics covered in the course early in your studies is a valuable investment that will help you throughout your studies and elsewhere. The course is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Studying natural sciences bilingually
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying natural sciences bilingually

...student: STUDENT: So why would I recommend that Welsh students take up these modules? Well, personally, I feel there’s a responsibility on the Welsh speakers to take up these modules as they are there and offered for the Welsh speakers. So, I also feel that taking up these modules strengthens your writing and speaking skills and I do feel that being able to speak Welsh...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Making social media work in Higher Education
Education & Development

Making social media work in Higher Education

...OU and its Student Association. You can find a similar list for your university if you have a Facebook account by using the search function and then filtering by ‘Page’. [Screenshot of different Facebook Pages.] Figure 2 Facebook Pages tend to be created by companies, celebrities, and those with strong brands. This will include universities and student led...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Moving education in Sri Lanka from equal access to full gender equality
Education & Development

Moving education in Sri Lanka from equal access to full gender equality

...become good (well educated) mothers and wives and boys into providers and leaders in society. Students and teachers, particularly in war affected communities, echoed the text books’ emphasis on holding on to tradition, culture, and family values. This is in response to the destabilization of the traditional family unit as a result of three decades of war and the rapid...
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Article 5 mins
Active Citizenship in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Active Citizenship in Wales

...become active citizens. Politicians, government bodies, and the organisations that work with them have a role to play in enabling change. The media has an important role in influencing it and informing people about politics and current affairs. Education is also essential in giving people the skills and knowledge they need to do it well. That’s why The Open University...
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Article 5 mins
Accessibility of eLearning
Education & Development

Accessibility of eLearning

...students. This free course, Accessibility of eLearning, introduces the challenges for disabled students who may use computers in different ways when taking part in eLearning or may need alternative teaching methods. It covers the technology and techniques used by disabled students, the adjustments to teaching methods that might be reasonable, design decisions which affect...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs