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Leonardo's life: A timeline of genius
History & The Arts

Leonardo's life: A timeline of genius

...studied geometry, optics and perspective and also learnt the technical skills of foundry and metalwork. 1470 - 1473 Verrocchio was commissioned to paint Baptism of Christ. This is the first evidence of a Leonardo painting, on which he assisted while still in Verrocchio’s studio. He painted the angel on the extreme left of the picture. Verrocchio painted in tempera,...
The Wheel Learning Hub
OpenLearn Ireland

The Wheel Learning Hub

A collection of free courses and resources to support the development of leadership skills within the charity and community sectors in Ireland. [The Wheel logo]
Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice

...skill in nursing practice. Nurses and Nursing Associates must be able to correctly work out relevant calculations in order to be safe and effective practitioners. The main example from clinical practice would be drug calculations, but nurses also have to be competent in using other mathematical formulae, such as determining intravenous infusion rates and estimating...
Interested in a STEM career?
Science, Maths & Technology

Interested in a STEM career?

Browse our collection of FREE resources offering useful skills and solutions to help you get into a STEM career or return to one.
What connects knitting to helicopter design?
Science, Maths & Technology

What connects knitting to helicopter design?

The skills you learn knitting could come in handy putting a helicopter together. The OU's Claudia Eckert explains why...Transcript
Collaborative problem solving for community safety
Money & Business

Collaborative problem solving for community safety

...skills is to make yourself aware of the process. The following activity should help you tune into it. Activity 1 Reflection on today Timing: Allow about 20 minutes for this activity. Start with an actual experience from today; give it a title in your learning journal and then note down a brief answer to each of the following four questions. The last question perhaps is...
Manufacturing NI Learning Hub
OpenLearn Ireland

Manufacturing NI Learning Hub

A collection of free learning materials designed to support the development of key skills within the manufacturing industry in Northern Ireland. [manufacturing NI logo]