2,535 search results

Behind The Reputation
History & The Arts

Behind The Reputation

...interactive, you’ll uncover the real people behind the icons. Does the reality of the life of Van Gogh, Queen Elizabeth I and Charles Dickens match up with their reputation?...We come to know famous figures and historical icons through their reputations. But who are they really? What are they like behind their reputation? It’s time to find out... Choose your character...
How to age well while self-isolating
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to age well while self-isolating

...social activity as we get older. The principles discussed during these series of talks are known as the 'Five Pillars of Ageing Well'. These pillars are: Nutrition Hydration Physical stimulation Social stimulation Cognitive stimulation The coronavirus pandemic necessitates that we take several measures to protect ourselves and others in our communities. The latest...
Childhood in the digital age
Education & Development

Childhood in the digital age

...social development, and think about how social media and online interactions are changing as a result of children’s engagement with new forms of online communication...Week 1: How different is a digital childhood?: References - Bennett, S., Maton, K.A. and Kervin, L. (2008) ‘The “digital natives” debate: a critical review of the evidence’, British Journal of...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Introducing Geography Matters
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Geography Matters

...Social Sciences...[Geography Matters, cartoon] Geography Matters is the name of a new initiative for everyone interested in knowing more about Geography, and how it is taught at the OU. What is Geography Matters It is a suite of short videos, posts and audios on topics that relate to The Open University's modules on geography, environmental studies and development –...
Young people making their own media
Education & Development

Young people making their own media

...social media have brought new opportunities for young people to tell their own stories, creating and sharing their own material with the world...Traditional media - like TV and film - often profits from young people: adults write stories about them, often without their involvement. These are, quite often, sensationalised portraits of youth, which may focus on the risky or...
Explore OpenLearn from The Open University
Miscellaneous

Explore OpenLearn from The Open University

...interactives. Explore our range of Psychology qualifications with The Open University, and discover the flexible way to get the degree you’ve been dreaming of. LawOur top three free courses You can check out the full range of Law learning materials available on OpenLearn for free here - this includes articles, badged courses, videos and interactives. Explore our range...
Introducing public health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing public health

...social care, the independent or voluntary sector, local government, education and almost any other sector in the UK. You will learn by the end of this course that public health is an issue for all people too, whether they live alone or in a family. In short, public health is ‘everybody’s business’ and the aim of public health bodies is to improve health and...
Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
The shops that make us buy
Society, Politics & Law

The shops that make us buy

...interactive illustrates the money-spending effects of the following retail environments: Coffee shop, Supermarket, Clothing boutique, Car boot sale and Online shop. [An illustration of a supermarket taken from The shops that make us spend online carousel] Click on the image above to launch this interactive Instructions - For the best results, use a modern web browser ....