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What can we learn from Pokemon Go?
Education & Development

What can we learn from Pokemon Go?

...technologies of Pokemon Go to online learning...[People dance with Pokemon characters including Pikachu at a New York promotional event] The use of mobile phone technology has made the capture of Pokemon a lot easier ‘Gotta catch ’em all’ is the rallying cry worldwide. Gotta catch those Pokémon, gotta catch those millions of game players, gotta work out how Niantic...
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Why is 'modern language' taken to mean 'European language'?
Languages

Why is 'modern language' taken to mean 'European language'?

...education in the UK, 'modern languages' all too often means those of Northern Europe. Dr Jieun Kiaer argues that it's an attitude that's outdated...Modern languages are not merely European languages. Obvious as this may seem, it needs restating as I discovered when attending a Westminster Education Forum devoted to “The future of Modern Foreign Languages in Higher...
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Retail management and marketing
Money & Business

Retail management and marketing

...technology Looking at the increase and benefits of online shopping and barcode technology. The impact of marketing The importance of marketing and communication. The agency and the message This video looks at how agencies help companies to raise awareness of their brand and promotions. Online retail marketing An online entrepreneur challenges the existing state of high...
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Half man, half circuit: Who are the people who are choosing to become cyborgs?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Half man, half circuit: Who are the people who are choosing to become cyborgs?

...technology) chips, encased in biocompatible glass, can be programmed to communicate with Android phones and other compatible devices, allowing users to unlock their phones, open doors, turn lights on and off or even buy a beer with a literal wave of the hand. The connected devices of the internet of things are a gold mine for experimentation. Analysts predict that there...
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STEM postgraduate research
Science, Maths & Technology

STEM postgraduate research

This content hub highlights the diverse range of topics explored by postgraduate research students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at The Open University.
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It’s a long story
Health, Sports & Psychology

It’s a long story

Watch how aboriginal children create stories about who they are and pass on ancient cultural traditions using the latest digital technology...Transcript.
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Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started
Miscellaneous

Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

...education...Our hubs bring together handpicked courses, videos, interactive activities and articles on a key theme. Whether you're looking to build skills, spark ideas or support others, there's something here for you. When you're ready, just click into a hub to start discovering free content that fits your interests. Elective Home Education Hub With more young people...
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Access courses
Education & Development

Access courses

...education and work towards gaining a diploma or degree. Join the thousands of people who have studied with us...There is no typical OU student. People of all ages and backgrounds study with us, for all sorts of reasons. Our open admissions policy helps thousands of people achieve their potential even if their previous education experience or qualifications may have been...
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