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

Leonardo's life: A timeline of genius

...technique, called ‘Sfumato’ which was Leonardo’s great artistic invention. This technique can be seen in the Mona Lisa, where Leonardo has merged the corners of her mouth and eyes softly into the rest of her face. It is this quality which gives such ambiguity to her expression. It’s also interesting to note the detail that Leonardo paid to the landscape background...
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Article 30 mins
Assessment in secondary geography
Education & Development

Assessment in secondary geography

...techniques and skills, understanding of wider concepts and ability to apply their understanding in less familiar contexts. Assess students as individuals as they learn at different rates; they learn different things from each other and from their experiences; and some develop misconceptions. Then teaching can be matched to needs of individuals. Include opportunities for...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Three principles of a coaching approach
Money & Business

Three principles of a coaching approach

...techniques can have on a coaching session. Summarising keeps both the coach and the client on track in a coaching session. Importantly, summarising shows the client you're really listening. Summarising also helps the client to review and consider what they said, and this often provokes new and deeper thinking. It’s important to summarise only what you’ve actually...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
The struggle to save the seabirds after the Torrey Canyon disaster
Nature & Environment

The struggle to save the seabirds after the Torrey Canyon disaster

...techniques are available. The knowledge we have gained from our attempt, particularly with regard to mortality factors and restoration of waterproofing, may serve as a beginning to the research needed into all aspects of the problem. This should cover the toxicology of oils and detergents, the causes, effects and control of emaciation, stress and relevant acute and...
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Article 10 mins
What is a virus?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is a virus?

...technique known as gene therapy. What do we know about the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19? COVID-19 is a disease caused by a newly recognised type of coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Theories have been proposed about how this novel coronavirus emerged, but more information is needed before its origin can be established. Other members of the coronavirus family...
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Article 20 mins
Mary Colwell - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Mary Colwell - Earth in Vision

...techniques which are not real: amazing music, slow motion, incredible long distance shots, whatever it is, you get to see things that we would never, ever see with the naked eye just going for a walk somewhere. So it has a real function in getting into the real folds of the skin, if you like, of the natural world and making us all feel, ‘Wow!’ and that is essential....
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10 incredible people whose stories you'll find on OpenLearn
History & The Arts

10 incredible people whose stories you'll find on OpenLearn

...techniques for solving Nazi Germany's ciphers and produced an electromechanical machine that could find the settings for the German Enigma machine. It has been estimated that his computer work shortened the war in Europe by as many as four years and allowed allies to win the war. Despite his heroic work he was found guilty of homosexual acts a few years later and died...
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Article 15 mins
An appreciative approach to inquiry
Education & Development

An appreciative approach to inquiry

...techniques to identify existing strengths...This free course, An appreciative approach to inquiry, is designed to support groups of practitioners or individuals adopt an appreciative inquiry approach to reflecting, questioning, and developing their collective or individual practices. It is particularly aimed at those working in education at any level and any context to...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs