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Space for reflection
Education & Development

Space for reflection

...education is not about telling children what to do but about allowing them to find out what they should do. Hence the space for reflection and self discovery has to be made in a school. This space is combined with space to make mistakes and correct them. Better to stumble and fumble in your interactions in the relatively safe environment of the school than later… To...
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Business matters in voluntary organisations
Education & Development

Business matters in voluntary organisations

...Education or college after school. The opportunity to study university-level modules helps YASS students to gain skills like independent learning, digital skills and time management before going into Higher Education. The incredibly flexible nature of YXM130 that you can choose what you want to make up your required study hours, is for me, my favourite aspect of this...
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Esports: an introduction to the industry
Science, Maths & Technology

Esports: an introduction to the industry

...education Across the world governments and education systems are prioritising the development of future ready digital skills to prepare learners for new and emerging career pathways. Schools now recognise that esports offers powerful opportunities for student engagement, skills development and career exploration. To support this growing demand, EStars, in partnership with...
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Reduce e-waste through donating old computer devices
Nature & Environment

Reduce e-waste through donating old computer devices

...technology and tools to individuals and organisations who need them. Donating is suitable for any relatively new or repairable equipment. Hardware donation tips Determine if your old computer can be reused. If your computer is less than five years old, there is a good chance it can be put to use by someone else. A computer in regular use has a lifespan of seven to eight...
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Social media: opportunities, risks and impact
Digital & Computing

Social media: opportunities, risks and impact

Whether you're studying, working, parenting or simply scrolling, social media shapes how we learn, communicate and engage with the world. This collection covers everything from digital literacy and fake news to education, health, politics and online identity.
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Politics, knowledge and social change during the COVID-19 pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Politics, knowledge and social change during the COVID-19 pandemic

...education and capacity building crucial to shaping a fairer society?...Many countries’ leaders have become more authoritarian which closes down space for the public as well as for civil society organisations to legitimately make claims.Societies across the globe have been facing increasing inequalities for many years, as growth has tended to polarise the gaps between...
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Black History Month 2021 talks
Education & Development

Black History Month 2021 talks

...education? In this seminar Dr Claire Felix-Baptiste aims to promote best practice in supporting Black students in social work education. The findings from this study are equally relevant to health and social care professional educators supporting Black students. [Unknown title] Transcript Supporting Black declaration of mental health: Black staff at the OU's perspective...
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Stuck in the middle of a pandemic: are international students migrants?
Society, Politics & Law

Stuck in the middle of a pandemic: are international students migrants?

...education. Nationally they constitute an important part of export earnings in some of the major receiving countries, such as the UK. Moreover, the high fees paid by international students often subsidise national students and research funding. And the money they bring into local economies contributes to regional development. Crucially, they also play an important part in...
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