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Make a changing world a better place
Science, Maths & Technology

Make a changing world a better place

...the next generation of business talent with free online learning...[Logo for NSC Global] The world is constantly changing and the technology sector is crucial in helping organisations and individuals stay connected by enabling employees to work remotely and keep their businesses running efficiently. At NSC we believe that an understanding of technology is essential for
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Article 10 mins
So you've ordered your 'Civilisations' poster - now what?
History & The Arts

So you've ordered your 'Civilisations' poster - now what?

...resources while you wait...Go on an interactive journey around the world Explore nine very different art pieces with one thing in common - a fascinating history and heritage. You'll be transported to different parts of the globe in this visually rich interactive. Join in the 'Civilisations' debate Shortly after every episode of 'Civilisations', one of our Art History...
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Article 5 mins
Hidden Maths
Science, Maths & Technology

Hidden Maths

...Open University's Mathematics courses. It’s impossible to address today’s world without encountering Maths and Stats at every step, and yet for many of us it’s a subject that we attempt to avoid at all costs. Browse through our FREE online courses and interactive games to find out more about the history of Maths; and whether you’re currently studying or not,...
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Article 5 mins
Emotion in motion: Supporting children’s understanding of different emotions through dance
Education & Development

Emotion in motion: Supporting children’s understanding of different emotions through dance

...Open University...Since March, children in the UK (and elsewhere) have been dealing with a range of often strong emotions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether a child is now being taught in school (as some are) or as ‘distance-learners’ based at home, dance has something to offer in terms of their social and emotional learning. As a team embracing the arts,...
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Article 15 mins
New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place
Miscellaneous

New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place

...resources from Open University academics to ensure the wellbeing of you and your family. You can also get healthy by taking up more exercise; it doesn't have to be strenuous - a bit of a stretch every day or some gentle yoga. Take a look at the boxes below for some inspiration and learn about the importance of recovery and rest before and after exercise. Look at the...
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Article 5 mins
Creativity, community and ICT
Education & Development

Creativity, community and ICT

...Open University's Digital Education Enhancement Project (DEEP) links students in remote and poor communities in South Africa with children in Milton Keynes and London by video conference on a monthly basis. They discuss topics of mutual interest – music, the environment, marriage, etc., in order to learn about each others' experiences, views and cultures. In the case...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Remedying the impact of school closures: be kind, thank a teacher
Education & Development

Remedying the impact of school closures: be kind, thank a teacher

...Education Studies, explores what 'lessons' are being learned...The former Ofsted Chief Inspector for England says the only way he can see school closures recovering after COVID-19 is for teachers to work weekends and evenings. I’m not sure if Michael Wilshaw remembers being an inspector and visiting schools, but maybe it has escaped him that teachers have been working...
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Article 10 mins
Welsh history and its sources
History & The Arts

Welsh history and its sources

...resource is a set of short extracts from the first three BBC/Open University television series Coast, originally broadcast between 2005 and 2007. They explore some of the historical stories that make up the unique character of the Welsh coastline. The second video resource is taken from Open University course AA302 From composition to performance: musicians at work, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 25 hrs