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Themes in discourse research: the case of Diana
Society, Politics & Law

Themes in discourse research: the case of Diana

...study. Through this it examines the role of discourse in shaping social interaction and its psychological implications for the study of minds, selves and sense-making. The course aims to demonstrate that in studying discourse we cannot help but study social life...This free course, Themes in discourse research: the case of Diana, introduces some of the main themes and...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Understanding research with children and young people
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding research with children and young people

...study. It is best to tackle them in order, but you can, of course, go back and look again over aspects that you would like to revisit for any reason. You will probably want to make notes as you go along, so choose your preferred method for this, either writing in a notebook or on your computer or tablet. At the end of Session 4 you will find a quiz that will challenge you...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Understanding different research perspectives
Money & Business

Understanding different research perspectives

...study, from the initial idea of what to investigate; to the elaboration of specific research questions; the research design, strategy and methodology...This free course, Understanding different research perspectives, explores the development of the research process looking at the different perspectives from which an issue or phenomenon can be investigated; and highlights...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
OpenLearn supports Get Online Week
Education & Development

OpenLearn supports Get Online Week

...skills...This content is associated with The Open University's Open degree qualification. [Get Online Week logo] OpenLearn is working with Good Things Foundation, the charity behind Get Online Week, to deliver a collection of introductory-level, easy to access, free resources, perfect for those with limited online access. The subjects have been selected to support Get...
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Article 5 mins
Strategic planning for online learning
Education & Development

Strategic planning for online learning

...skills and abilities that underpin successful study. So, completing this course should encourage you to think about taking other courses. If you'd like to learn more about badges, you will find more information on the following websites: Open Badges – this information is provided by Mozilla, a leading provider of the open badges system. Digital Badges – this...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Learning at Work Week: The OpenLearn Intrapreneurship Hub
Miscellaneous

Learning at Work Week: The OpenLearn Intrapreneurship Hub

...skills of an entrepreneur.​ ​ If individuals and employers can harness intrapreneurial skills and mindset, then key problems in areas such as digital, AI and sustainability can be tackled in a similar way to how founders approach these challenges – and that means key staff don’t have to start their own business to feel engaged.​ This OpenLearn Hub is based on...
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Article 5 mins
Margaret Hamilton: Spaceship Programmer and Software Pioneer
Science, Maths & Technology

Margaret Hamilton: Spaceship Programmer and Software Pioneer

...studied mathematics at the University of Michigan and graduated with a BA in mathematics and a minor in philosophy from Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana in 1958. In 1959 she began work in the meteorology department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for Professor Edward N. Lorenz, the pioneer of chaos theory, programming early computers to predict...
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You and your world: Introducing the social sciences
Society, Politics & Law

You and your world: Introducing the social sciences

...skills and knowledge that can help you question, understand and contribute to society. This course starts by acknowledging the ever-changing nature of society and social relationships and then asks you to think about your own place in society and how you influence and are influenced by it. Through the introduction of different social science perspectives, you explore...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs