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International Men's Day
Miscellaneous

International Men's Day

...celebrates the “positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities” and this collection of OpenLearn resources is designed to reflect that message. This year we also acknowledge the theme of “zero male suicide”, and hope our article on the subject, and accompanying content, offers some insight, encouragement and positivity to those who need it....
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Article 5 mins
Young people and religion: creative learning with history
History & The Arts

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

...communicating with other people and learning about their opinion’. During the course you will view a series of short films giving you a flavour of what happens at a RETOPEA workshop. To begin the course watch this first short film. [MUSIC PLAYING] [BELL TOLLS] NARRATOR: Five cities, one resource, the RETOPEA method has been developed in workshops all over Europe. KAREL...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
What is heritage?
History & The Arts

What is heritage?

...community and identity building on the other. We will be introducing you to the meaning of ‘heritage’ in global societies. But first, I would like you to think about what the word heritage means to you. Activity 1 Timing: 5 minutes Using a notebook or a tablet, write down some key words that spring to mind when you think of the term ‘heritage’. Now try to write...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Caring for adults
Health, Sports & Psychology

Caring for adults

...communication: Introduction - In this section about communicating well, you will look at the different ways in which we communicate, whether we are aware of it or not. Communication is something we all do, but if you are caring for someone, either paid or unpaid, the way you communicate can have a significant impact on your relationship with that person. You will be...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
What are the security risks of living in a Smart City?
Science, Maths & Technology

What are the security risks of living in a Smart City?

...Community Addresses Smart City Cyber Security Greg Conti (West Point), Tom Cross (Drawbridge Networks), and David Raymond (Virginia Tech), delivered a fascinating paper and presentation at Black Hat last summer called “Pen-Testing a City.” The authors correctlypoint out that... “The information technology infrastructure of cities is different from other entities....
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Article 10 mins
Reading: re-asserting the potency of the personal
Education & Development

Reading: re-asserting the potency of the personal

...communities of readers...In countries where the language of schooling predominantly focuses on measurable and often oversimplified notions of attainment, children can come to be viewed and discussed in relation to their current standards of performance, rather than as unique individuals. In such audit-driven cultures the vital personal and affective dimensions of teaching...
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Article 10 mins
Nursing associate career pathways - not just the ‘top-up’
Health, Sports & Psychology

Nursing associate career pathways - not just the ‘top-up’

...community and prison service for over 12 years, when she came across the opportunity to undertake the Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice. Like many coming onto the programme, she had not studied for a long time and had a lot of self-doubt. Caroline was determined to make it work. On taking up the training role, Caroline acknowledges that she was fortunate...
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Article 5 mins
Different cultures, different childhoods
History & The Arts

Different cultures, different childhoods

...communities, growing up is largely seen as a process of acquiring thought, reason and understanding (known in Inuit as ihuma). Young children don’t possess these qualities and are easily angered, cry frequently and are incapable of understanding the external difficulties facing the community, such as shortages of food. Because they can’t be reasoned with, and don’t...
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Article 10 mins