2,407 search results
Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix
Miscellaneous

Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix

...Learning Support at The Open University, will deliver his inaugural lecture on 'Why school is bad for us – lessons we need to learn', on Thursday 16 November at The Open University...Transcript Thursday November 16th, 2017, 17:00-19:00 The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA Millions of children could fail at school due to an obsession with individual...
View article Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix
Article 5 mins
What is child-led research and why is it important?
Education & Development

What is child-led research and why is it important?

...learn how to do your own social research into a topic that inspires you. Your research will go beyond what is already known and what is available in books or online etc. It will be you creating new knowledge. You will think of a topic you want to explore, create a question you want to answer, decide how to get information to help you answer it, get the information, then...
View article What is child-led research and why is it important?
Article 10 mins
Saint David's Day collection | Casgliad Dydd Gŵyl Dewi
Languages

Saint David's Day collection | Casgliad Dydd Gŵyl Dewi

As we celebrate St David's Day, the patron saint of Wales, you can learn more about Welsh language, culture and society with these free online learning resources...[Jesus Chapel St David] FREE ONLINE COURSES FREE ARTICLES AND ACTIVITIES Explore more from OpenLearn Study with The Open University
View article Saint David's Day collection | Casgliad Dydd Gŵyl Dewi
Article 20 mins
Explore OpenLearn from The Open University
Miscellaneous

Explore OpenLearn from The Open University

...learning to the next level and help you find the degree you’ve been dreaming of. Discover a world of fascinating subjects and inspiring OU teaching and get excited by what’s possible as you take that next step after school or college...Spotlight - our top picks Thinking about your next steps? Explore five popular subjects and check out our top three free taster...
View article Explore OpenLearn from The Open University
Article 5 mins
Children’s experiences with digital technologies
Education & Development

Children’s experiences with digital technologies

...learn from these experiences. The course draws on debates about screen time to critically examine and present evidence about the effects of digital technologies on children’s learning and development. It concludes with a set of evidence-based recommendations about how adults (such as parents and teachers) should engage with and manage children’s interactions with...
View course Children’s experiences with digital technologies
Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
AI fluency
Digital & Computing

AI fluency

...learning path designed to build confidence and understanding in artificial intelligence. Through a series of practical sessions, learners explore AI fundamentals, generative AI, responsible AI principles, and the real world impact of AI across work, accessibility, and society. The course also introduces Microsoft Copilot, showing how AI tools can support creativity,...
View course AI fluency
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Paul Tucker On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Nature & Environment

Paul Tucker On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...learning to apply STIP in my professional context working in sustainability. I have been learning by doing systems practice for the past 5 years or so, using diagramming to better understand and communicate complex situations. I'm now a postgraduate student, continuing to learn about systems techniques and lineages, aiming to improve my systemic perception of the world as...
View audio Paul Tucker On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Audio 15 mins
Simple Coding - Summary
Digital & Computing

Simple Coding - Summary

...learned in the 'Simple Coding' collection. ...In this brief introduction to programming you have seen the fundamental building blocks that almost every programming language provides: variables and assignment (=) to store and update data arithmetic operators (+, -, *) simple data types (strings and numbers, both integers and floating point) data structures (lists) sequence...
View activity Simple Coding - Summary
Activity 5 mins