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The technology of crime control
Society, Politics & Law

The technology of crime control

...technology of crime control, provides the opportunity to listen to an argument surrounding the purpose, efficacy and regulation of CCTV. Is it there for crime control or is Big Brother really watching?...How big an impact does CCTV have on your life? This free course, The technology of crime control, provides the opportunity to listen to an argument surrounding the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Exploring communications technology
Digital & Computing

Exploring communications technology

...technology, looks at some of the principles underpinning communications technology. It looks at the properties of signals and media (such as optical fibre and radio waves), error control, data compression, and the principles of 4G mobile communications, wi-fi and DSL broadband...This free course, Exploring communications technology, looks at some of the principles...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Mathematics for science and technology Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Mathematics for science and technology

...technology, whether it is used to analyse data collected on plants in the Amazon rainforest, to calculate the trajectory of a comet or design a bridge to connect two countries. This means that science and technology go hand-in-hand with maths, and that a firm grasp of maths is crucial for studying any science and technology discipline. This free course, Maths for science...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Home education for children with special educational needs
Education & Development

Home education for children with special educational needs

...educated children with special educational needs. Since 2016, the Association of Directors of Children’s Services has reported the responses of the local authority to a home education survey. Even before the ‘COVID-19 effect’ of parents keeping children home from schools following lockdowns, to avoid infection, this shows an upward trend. [Young children drawing at...
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Article 5 mins
Home education collection
Education & Development

Home education collection

...educational and professional practices of groups of practitioners, learners, researchers, and policymakers who have a shared interest in the topic of home education, or elective home education within the UK and beyond...Find out more about The Open University’s Childhood and Youth Studies qualification. [A young student is on their laptop studying with bookcases behind...
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Article 5 mins
Open Education Week
Education & Development

Open Education Week

...Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Not only is everything we do all about 'open education', we even have resources to help others deliver and develop their resources too, as you'll see below...Open Education Week (6-10 March 2023) is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Its goal is to raise awareness about the ......
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Article 5 mins
Careers education and guidance
Education & Development

Careers education and guidance

...education and guidance (CEG), discusses what a school's personal development programme should provide, and how all teachers have a role in securing successful transitions for their students. PLEASE NOTE: This course is over 10 years old and due for academic review. You may find infomation that has become dated in its current contents, such as the mention of
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
An education in Religion and Worldviews
History & The Arts

An education in Religion and Worldviews

...education is a statutory requirement for all school children in England. This course explores how the teaching and scholarly community is working to ensure this curriculum remains relevant for the twenty-first century. It is aimed at parents, faith and community group members and all others who might be interested in the purpose and content of religious education in...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs