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Entrainment
History & The Arts

Entrainment

...humans and in the natural world. To find out more, follow the research links... Entrainment Open University ethnomusicologist Martin Clayton describes how his study of music and its performance in different cultural settings has allowed him to develop his understanding of the concept of entrainment. His research into this phenomenon is providing key insights into the...
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Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits
Education & Development

Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits

...human beings a range of differentiated learning styles. If we had access to resources like this, we could make learning real … Having the freedom to walk a bit more, have a bit more space, spread out into this environment is so conducive to learning. It's very special. Inspiring Learning for All (2004) Museums are perfectly placed to cater for different learning styles,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Euro 2024
Health, Sports & Psychology

Euro 2024

The 2024 UEFA European Championships start on 14 June in Germany. Check out our expert insights and free resources in our Euro 2024 hub...Euro 2024 starts on 14 June, with its first game being the hosts Germany against Scotland. Find out more in the FREE resources below.
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Article 5 mins
University lingo
Education & Development

University lingo

...the difference between a firm choice and an unconditional offer? Or what a seminar or semesters are? Explore this interactive to demystify university terminology...[Screenshot of University Lingo interactive with 'Click to start' button] [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Activity 5 mins
The impact of online media reporting of family crimes on children
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of online media reporting of family crimes on children

...Human Rights (ECHR), incorporated into UK law via the Human Rights Act 1998, guarantees the right to respect for private and family life (Human Rights Act 1998; European Convention on Human Rights, 1950). This right is frequently invoked in cases where public reporting of a parent’s or family members sentencing may result in undue harm to their children or family life....
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Article 5 mins
A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis
Languages

A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis

...human communication has always drawn on different types of expressive resources to complement and modulate the language we use – and emojis are just a recent example of this. Activity 3 Translating emoji language Timing: Allow approximately 15 minutes One of the main differences between emojis and full writing systems like the alphabet is that emojis have a very limited...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Surviving the 21st Century
Science, Maths & Technology

Surviving the 21st Century

...human race has only a 50 per cent chance of surviving the 21st century. Current President of the Royal Society, Sir Rees cites natural disasters, nuclear war and global warming among the challenges facing future generations. The Open University's Dr Stephen Serjeant interviewed him ahead of the 2010 Reith Lectures to find out what the future of humanity might be and...
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Audio 14 mins
Battle of Thermopylae
History & The Arts

Battle of Thermopylae

...human impact on the environment, particularly deforestation and intensive agriculture, often seems to have led to changes in the landscape. A consequence of this change is that maps of the modern world do not necessarily accurately show the landforms and coasts of the ancient world and the change can be significant. Scholars are now using digital tools to create more...
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Activity 5 mins