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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets

How have scientists studied distant stars to learn more about exoplanets, the invisible planets that orbit them?...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Notron on what can be learnt from observing exoplanets The SuperWASP project Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Video 5 mins
All my own work: exploring academic integrity Badge icon
Education & Development

All my own work: exploring academic integrity

...University’s OpenLearn website and do not cost anything to study. They differ from Open University courses because you do not receive support from a tutor, but you do get useful feedback from the interactive quizzes. You can share your achievement with friends, family and employers, and on social media. Badges are a great motivation, helping you to reach the end of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Making social media work in Higher Education
Education & Development

Making social media work in Higher Education

...guide for good online behaviour from the University College London (UCL). Drag and drop each label to the associated behaviour. Thanking, acknowledging, and supporting people Remember people cannot see you nod, smile or frown as you read their messages. So, if they get no acknowledgement, they may feel ignored and be discouraged from contributing further. It is a good...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
What happens ‘When East Meets West’?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What happens ‘When East Meets West’?

...university? Laura Tan investigates...Laura Tan explores what benefits and barriers may exist when postgraduate students with East Asian heritage (mixed, Chinese, Japanese and Malaysian) study online with a Western university. Having grown up in Britain with an English mother and Singaporean father, she strongly believes that celebrating differences – no matter what they...
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Article 15 mins
Exploring ancient Greek religion
History & The Arts

Exploring ancient Greek religion

...University’s Classical Studies courses and qualifications....Exploring ancient Greek religion: Introduction - The ancient Greeks did not have a term equivalent to the English word ‘religion’. However, their world was populated by numerous figures they both recognised and worshipped as divinities. Among these figures was Amphiaraos (pronounced am-fi-ah-RAY-os), an...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Special relativity
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Special relativity

Who had more fun in life, Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Whichever one of them was travelling faster...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Norton on the framework of special relativity and examples of measured time dilation and length contraction Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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How can you take your teaching online?
Education & Development

How can you take your teaching online?

...universities have closed to most pupils due to COVID-19, but how can you quickly move your teaching online? Check out our FREE remote learning resources...[Lift the lid on learning (SMALL IMAGE FOR DRUPAL)] The sudden closure of universities and schools across the globe has created a demand in delivering educational content online. The Open University has long been a...
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Rocks in the field
Science, Maths & Technology

Rocks in the field

...University's Glynda Easterbrook and fellow geologist Tony Lee as they visit Northern Ireland to look at some amazing rock forms and some fascinating successions of different depositional environments. This material forms part of The Open University course S260 Geology... Rocks in the field Intro to album, as per album description. Giant's Causeway The Open ......
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