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Systems explained: Sir Geoffrey Vickers
Money & Business

Systems explained: Sir Geoffrey Vickers

...technological or biological, psychological, ecological, socio -political, cultural or what have you. Now my interest is at the far end of this spectrum, having been a lawyer and an administrator. I'm interested in Systems from the personal up to the very large, human, social systems. I'm also interested in systems of concepts and values through which we see all the others...
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Video 10 mins
Masterpiece Me
History & The Arts

Masterpiece Me

...through the years, but we have reluctantly decided to retire it as the technology which drove it has become very dated and many users were finding it more frustrating than fun to struggle with Flash. Thanks to those of you who turned yourself into Masterpieces - and why not explore these other options... If you're interested in art, we've still got a lot more to share......
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Article 5 mins
Building confidence in using online forums
Education & Development

Building confidence in using online forums

...education, is often done for assessment purposes. As a result, you might have feelings of being judged or assessed by what and how you write when sharing your thoughts on an online learning forum. 2. Having addressed some of the potential problems with using online learning forums, now consider the benefits, some of which were discussed in Section 1. How many benefits of...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Introducing computing and IT
Digital & Computing

Introducing computing and IT

...technology influences the way we live and think...This free course, Introducing computing and IT, provides a general overview of how digital technologies have come to dominate virtually every aspect of the modern world and some guidance on how to prepare for this digital life. It raises awareness of the importance of data security and online safety. It also provides an...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Learning has never been so much fun
Miscellaneous

Learning has never been so much fun

Our interactive and educational games are played and enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. We've pulled together 15 of our favourites for you to enjoy, so check out this collection - all for free and perfect for the home or the classroom... learning has never been so much fun!
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Activity 5 mins
Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research
Education & Development

Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research

...educational research? Can you think of a significant project that has influenced your work as a student teacher, teacher, or pupil (e.g. phonics, Nuffield Science)? In the reflection above, you may have thought of something in your subject such as ‘Children’s learning in Science Project (CLISP)’ (Driver, 1994) or ‘Cognitive Acceleration through Mathematics...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Jim Skea - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Jim Skea - Stories of Change

...technological innovation. He has been RCUK Energy Strategy Fellow since April 2012 and a Professor of Sustainable Energy at Imperial College since 2009. He was Research Director of the UK Energy Research Centre 2004-12 and Director of the Policy Studies Institute 1998-2004. He has operated at the interface between research, policy-making and business throughout his...
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What is OpenLearn Ireland?
OpenLearn Ireland

What is OpenLearn Ireland?

...educational resources relevant to Ireland and Northern Ireland. The resources within this hub cover a wide range of subject areas, including language, environment, revolution, history, law, literature, politics, social care and social sciences. The collection of FREE courses, academic insights via articles, interactive videos and audio, and broadcast material as a whole...
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Article 5 mins