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Practitioner research
Education & Development

Practitioner research

...Introduction to practitioner research Why is practitioner research important? Choosing a Research Question All research starts with a question or problem Methodology How should practitioners approach their work? Working with specific groups of people What factors should you consider when working with particular demographics? Being a good researcher Being a successful...
Successful IT systems
Digital & Computing

Successful IT systems

...Introduction - This free course, Successful IT Systems, looks at what makes an IT system successful. Information technology (IT) systems are a critical part of our world, in business, public sector and voluntary sector environments, and are often highly complex and interconnected combinations of technology, organisations and people. Yet they frequently fail, often...
Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Rollercoaster design
Science, Maths & Technology

Rollercoaster design

...This material forms part of The Open University course MST121 Using mathematics... Rollercoaster design A short introduction to this album. The design of Nemesis How a modern rollercoaster is designed for maximum thrills. Calculated thrills How the complex forces in a rollercoaster design are calculated with precision by its designers, using a mathematical model....
Innovation: The Environment
Nature & Environment

Innovation: The Environment

...The Open University course DD309 Doing economics: people, markets and policy... Innovation: The Environment A short introduction to this album. Carbon reduction A look at how we can reduce carbon omissions in the environment. Decarbonisation Can we decarbonise the UK? Renewable energy Is renewable energy a good policy? Environmental damage How to protect our environment....
Understanding the realities of invisible disabilities
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding the realities of invisible disabilities

...HR record or benefits application, these expectations extend into everyday situations. This can place an additional burden on the individual to explain or defend themselves in public or social settings. Research by Hendry et al. (2022) found that disabled people were so exhausted and stressed by this, that they would rather avoid society than run the risk of being...
What is Britain's most sacred site?
History & The Arts

What is Britain's most sacred site?

...more Explore the sacred with The Open University - and find out why Milton Keynes has something in common with Stonehenge and Glastonbury CORRECTION: When originally published, due to an editing error, the introduction to the video originally described the Glastonbury site as a Cathedral. It is, of course, the site of an Abbey and we've revised the text to reflect this....
Modelling pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Modelling pollution

...The material forms part of course MSXR209 Mathematical Modelling... Modelling pollution A short introduction to this album. Pollution in the Great Lakes From equations to models – experts explain water quality modelling and describe types of pollution. Modelling pollution Finding solutions to subtle and complex problems. Exploring how chemicals impact the environment....
Perspectives on social work: individual stories
Health, Sports & Psychology

Perspectives on social work: individual stories

...manager talking about their different experiences. The interviews will illustrate the importance of listening to people’s stories, the importance of relationship in social work practice, and the importance of the context in which social work practice takes place. You will consider questions about the interviews, and will reflect on the implications for practice of what...