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Childhood in the digital age
Education & Development

Childhood in the digital age

...course, Childhood in the digital age, delves into the lives of children and discuss the potential benefits and limitations of technology in their lives...Are you a technology optimist or a technology pessimist? Are you worried about how children and young people are using digital technology so much more during this pandemic, or do you think it can only be good for their...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
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Science, Maths & Technology

Mathematics for science and technology

...course, Maths for science and technology, will help you build a stronger grip with the maths helping hand. You’ll learn about how the power of algebra, the sense of scientific notation, the beauty of basic trigonometry and why 70 db (decibels) is 10 times more powerful than 60 db. As well as this you will delve into scientific measurement, including the importance of...
Children’s perspectives on play
Education & Development

Children’s perspectives on play

...course, Children's perspectives on play, you are asked to put yourself in the place of young children and to think about their view of play and their reasons for playing. When children have personal freedom to choose and make decisions about what and who they want to play with, as well as where they want to play, they are highly self-motivated and active in their...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
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Education & Development

Take your teaching online

...course, Take your teaching online, you will gain knowledge fundamental to delivering effective teaching online. You will hear about the experiences of real educators, be introduced to cutting edge research, and understand the ideas and tools that shape how we teach and learn online. You will also learn useful methods that will guide you to test out these new ideas in your...
Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Myths in law
Society, Politics & Law

Myths in law

...course is for you. You will be looking at some of the biggest myths around criminal law and criminal courts to see how accurate a picture they are painting. You will see whether it is true that all criminal cases are tried by jury and whether convicted criminals are really let off without prison sentences. Just don’t expect any gavels! This OpenLearn course is an...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Commercial awareness
Money & Business

Commercial awareness

...course. Explore your organisation’s purpose, understand your role within it, and learn how different perspectives can enhance the value you create...This short course encourages you to look across your organisation, at your place within it and the value you create. It considers how getting different perspectives and widening existing ones within your organisation can...
Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Black leadership

...course, you will develop skills to empower yourself as a leader. Guided by the Five Ps model of leadership (person, process, position, product and purpose), you will learn about the challenges and possibilities of Black leadership. Developing skills in communication, critical analysis and teamwork will promote competence in a wide variety of contexts – from formal...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Essay and report writing skills
Education & Development

Essay and report writing skills

...course, Essay and report writing skills, is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes...Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. Learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report. This free course, Essay and report writing skills, is designed to help you...
Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs