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Teaching a robot how to speak
Languages

Teaching a robot how to speak

...communicate? What are the challenges faced by researchers into trying to teach a machine how to speak? And what does this tell us about the nature of language itself? Transcript This material is from the Open University module L101 Introducing English language studies. See below for some other resources about the topics of artificial intelligence and the English language....
School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...education. Find out more about studying with The Open University by visiting our online prospectus...School geography: exploring a definition: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: open up and ‘map’ geography and the ways the subject is understood (and sometimes misunderstood) examine ways in which the subject is under pressure –...
Do boys need male role models?
Education & Development

Do boys need male role models?

...Open University's Early Childhood qualification. [A father and son are on the river in separate canoes, and the father is making the son laugh.] For many years, anxiety has been growing about the position of boys and young men. This is reflected in concerns about educational ‘underachievement’, poor mental health, and involvement in offending and anti-social...
The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun
Education & Development

The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun

...education have become increasingly popular in the last decade due to their flexibility and affordability. However, how can institutions ensure reliable and fair assessment? Do students care whether their examination results are trusted?...In this article, I present the research findings of the e-authentication and authorship verification system for e-assessment TeSLA,...
Calculating your carbon footprint
Nature & Environment

Calculating your carbon footprint

...Open University's Environment courses. What is a carbon footprint? The carbon footprint is the annual amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mainly carbon dioxide, that result from the activities of an individual, a group of people, a town or city, region or nation, mainly from the use of energy and transport and consumption of food, goods and services. It’s measured...
The Birth of Comedy
History & The Arts

The Birth of Comedy

...educate and entertain the growing audience of citizens. However Greek theatre wasn’t a quiet entertainment but a rowdy, competitive sport involving teams of performers battling each other for prizes... Creating a Spectacle: Theatre in Ancient Athens Why was theatre-going so important to the Athenians? James Robson, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at The Open...
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How the OpenLearn employability hub can help you get ahead
Money & Business

How the OpenLearn employability hub can help you get ahead

...resources to help you build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and take your next step - whatever stage you're at...Whether you’re just starting out, returning to work, changing careers, or simply want to up your game, building your employability is one of the smartest investments you can make. But where do you begin? That’s where the OpenLearn Employability hub...
Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers
Education & Development

Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers

...education relies on all partners working effectively together to create an environment where student teachers can critically reflect on their experiences in a structured way...This is the second of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Traditionally student teachers are supported by a mentor in school and a tutor from a university. Both play...