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Understanding autism Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding autism

...skills and abilities that underpin successful study. So, completing this course should encourage you to think about taking other courses. ['Understanding autism' digital badge]...Overview and guidance: How to get a badge - Getting a badge is straightforward! Here’s what you have to do: read each week of the course score 50% or more in the two badge quizzes in Week 4 and...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Hybrid working: starting in the workplace
Money & Business

Hybrid working: starting in the workplace

...skills and experiences – in and outside work – and to consider how these could be adapted to, and developed in, your new hybrid workplace. Many of you will be used to sharing and engaging with others on social media platforms, so how can you translate these practices to workplace collaboration? There is a focus on digital capabilities and building confidence with...
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Level 1: Introductory 7 hrs
Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities
Digital & Computing

Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities

...study project based in Africa, the course illustrates the use of powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This is a companion course to Diagramming for development 2: exploring inter-relationships...Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities, is a free course that introduces you to the systems diagramming techniques of Rich...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Career Ready Courses
Miscellaneous

Career Ready Courses

...skills and confidence to thrive in today’s workforce. ...Below are a selection of courses that address the skills and qualities that employers are actively seeking: critical areas including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional etiquette. Whether you’re a recent graduate or transitioning into a new career, these Career Ready Courses provides the...
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Article 5 mins
Working in groups and teams
Money & Business

Working in groups and teams

...skill. Managing people effectively perhaps demands most of managers when individuals come together to work in a group or in a team, which requires leadership as well as facilitating and overseeing group and team working, and managing conflict. This week we explore team working from start to finish. This includes deciding if the creation of a group or team is the best...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Do challenges make learning more fulfilling - or off-putting?
Education & Development

Do challenges make learning more fulfilling - or off-putting?

...studies suggest that motivation – rather than ability or skill – is the best predictor of educational and professional attainment. But what do we actually mean by motivation? It seems that wherever one turns, experts have new advice on how to be motivated. As researchers interested in motivation and educational success, we wondered: Is motivation just one thing, or...
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Article 5 mins
Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms
OpenLearn Ireland

Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms

...skills or rediscover old interests. 5. Being in an online fandom should be fun! Online music fandoms help members momentarily escape from the stresses and challenges of daily life. They can bring out your inner child as you participate in games, quizzes and competitions or share feelings of excitement around new releases or concerts with others. Laughter is a huge part of...
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Article 5 mins
Teaching reading: what are our long term goals?
Education & Development

Teaching reading: what are our long term goals?

...skills? The former, a more appropriately aspirational goal, represents each child’s maximum entitlement. This involves parents and teachers working towards developing readers who can and do choose to read, and who read with interest and enjoyment, engagement and imagination, and increasing discernment and critical reflection over time. Such engaged readers focus on...
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Article 10 mins