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An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...open source format from Xiph.Org Foundation), as well as many proprietary formats such as Microsoft’s WMA (Windows Media Audio)...Session 4: Representing data and instructions inside a computer: 10 This session’s quiz - You now have the opportunity to try a quiz in which you can test your learning of the course so far. Session 4 quiz Open the quiz in a new tab or...
Hybrid working: skills for digital transformation
Digital & Computing

Hybrid working: skills for digital transformation

...open-source handbook has a simple approach to help you make informed choices, and they have created the ‘SAFE’ framework to act as a guide, which includes examples of what to do if unSAFE information is shared and how they reinforce SAFE. [Described image] Figure 7 GitLab SAFE framework Make some notes below. What action if any do you need to take now?...Hybrid...
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Science, Maths & Technology

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in STEM

...sources are CORE which aggregates open access research outputs from repositories and journals worldwide and make them available to the public. Directory of Open Access Books and Directory of Open Access Journals are other ways to access open access resources. This helpsheet on advanced search techniques on the OU Library website provides search techniques on how to......
Hybrid working: digital communication and collaboration
Digital & Computing

Hybrid working: digital communication and collaboration

...open source handbook which summarises some of the downsides of hybrid meetings: Hybrid calls are annoying In calls that have remote participants everyone should use their own equipment (camera, headset, screen). When multiple people share equipment, the following problems arise for remote participants: Can't hear the sharing people well. Background noise since the...
AI fluency
Digital & Computing

AI fluency

...open-source repositories like GitHub and tweak them to suit their project or personal needs. Scenario three - The indoor plant enthusiast: Someone who starts with a simple indoor plant kit that comes with instructions for easy maintenance is like a person who wants to simply use a generative AI tool or service. They can easily access online services such as Microsoft...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Childhood in the digital age
Education & Development

Childhood in the digital age

...open source software, then the laptop itself can easily grow and adapt with the needs of the child. So, in a nutshell, that's us, an organisation that makes a small computer to serve a big cause, bringing education to children all over the world, with one laptop per child. The mission of the One Laptop per Child project was to create educational opportunities for the...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Digital thinking tools for better decision making Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Digital thinking tools for better decision making

...and that of others. Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My ......
Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality Badge icon
Money & Business

Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality

...open source software as part of your product, you need to carefully check the rights and permissions. Similarly, if you intend to use images on your website, you do not want to infringe others’ copyright. Protection should cover all the country markets that you intend to trade in. While this course is written as though starting a new business is a linear process, the...