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Co-design approaches
Science, Maths & Technology

Co-design approaches

...introduction to co-design Here is a selection of approaches that can be used by any individual or organisation that wishes to enable co-design activities in their context. Developing a shared design purpose This short animation introduces a structured way to facilitate the creation of a shared purpose among participants in a co-design project. Transcript Asset mapping...
Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool

...introduction to the tracks on this album. Mathematical modelling for real An introduction to mathematical modelling in the real world. An ancient tradition How bamboo scaffolding does its job. How maths helps dolphins Using statistical modelling to calculate endangered species’ survival rates. Predicting climate change Why elaborate mathematical modelling is needed to...
Soaring Achievements
Science, Maths & Technology

Soaring Achievements

...introduction to this album. Gliding - an Introduction A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance. Mathematical Modelling The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France. A Lesson in Flying: Gliding...
The geological record of environmental change
Science, Maths & Technology

The geological record of environmental change

...introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland. Glaciation: The Garvellachs A field trip to the Garvellachs. Glaciation: Examining sandstones Two geologists examine sandstones that they have come across whilst exploring the rocks in Scotland. Glaciation: Diamictites An examination of diamantine and sandstone strata of the Garvellachs and how they make up the rock...
Writing your proposal and preparing for your interview
Education & Development

Writing your proposal and preparing for your interview

...manageable. The Introduction: The first part of your proposal might start by introducing the broad context to the discipline and research space by offering some detail of what other research has found. If you are planning to apply for a Professional Doctorate, it is particularly important that your introduction includes your professional research context. You may also...
Global challenges in practice: designing a development intervention
Money & Business

Global challenges in practice: designing a development intervention

...management. The course will be open to all with the only prerequisite an interest in how to do development differently...This free short course addresses the key elements of designing a development intervention. Its approach to ‘doing development’ will be value led rather than technical. There is a wealth of material teaching a technical approach to development...
Death and medicine: postponement and promise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Death and medicine: postponement and promise

...Introduction - This course helps you to explore the extent to which death and dying in western societies are medical events and what aspects of death and dying might be neglected as a consequence. The course covers the ways in which medical care provides the context of the experiences associated with the end of life. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 2...
Start writing essays
History & The Arts

Start writing essays

...introduction to this album. Researching an essay Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis. Early stages of essay writing John Humphrys stresses how important it is to know your subject and know your position in the argument. What is good writing? There is a fine line between good and...