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Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool

...introduction to the tracks on this album. Mathematical modelling for real An introduction to mathematical modelling in the real world. An ancient tradition How bamboo scaffolding does its job. How maths helps dolphins Using statistical modelling to calculate endangered species’ survival rates. Predicting climate change Why elaborate mathematical modelling is needed to...
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Audio 49 mins
Soaring Achievements
Science, Maths & Technology

Soaring Achievements

...introduction to this album. Gliding - an Introduction A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance. Mathematical Modelling The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France. A Lesson in Flying: Gliding...
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Audio 30 mins
The geological record of environmental change
Science, Maths & Technology

The geological record of environmental change

...introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland. Glaciation: The Garvellachs A field trip to the Garvellachs. Glaciation: Examining sandstones Two geologists examine sandstones that they have come across whilst exploring the rocks in Scotland. Glaciation: Diamictites An examination of diamantine and sandstone strata of the Garvellachs and how they make up the rock...
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Video 1 hr 14 mins
Using visualisation in maths teaching
Education & Development

Using visualisation in maths teaching

...Introduction - This course looks at visualisation as it relates to mathematics, focusing upon how it can be used to improve learning. It will also identify ways in which to make more use of visualisation within the classroom. Find out more about studying with The Open University by visiting our online prospectus...Using visualisation in maths teaching: Learning outcomes -...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
What is Europe?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Europe?

...project for Europe at the beginning of the twenty-first century will be to manage the conflicts and diversity of modern Europe in ways that are equally successful in avoiding general warfare. Although significantly differentiated, much of the new Europe is also involved in a broad project of integration for which the main points of reference are to be found in the process...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Returning to STEM Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Returning to STEM

...project management. And that was something I was perfectly capable with despite the career break. So I had great encouragement. I organised a two-week work experience, if you like, with a friend's company, an oil and gas engineering company. Had the oil and gas industry not been in the state it is at the moment with the oil prices, I was offered a role there to come back...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Budget 2016: The Experts Respond
Society, Politics & Law

Budget 2016: The Experts Respond

...projects like High Speed 3 and Crossrail 2. I strongly support these investments and the National Infrastructure Commission which has been pushing them. But why must such infrastructure projects be financed just by sales of public land and other government assets? The fiscal target should be on balancing the books on current spending over the business cycle – just as it...
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Article 10 mins
Hybrid working: planning for the future
Money & Business

Hybrid working: planning for the future

...managing change projects. DAVE SNOWDEN Within the body of work we've got, there are three major frameworks. One is called flexuous curves, which is a variation of market lifecycle, which identifies when organisations can do things. The newest one, Estuarine mapping is coming sideways from quantum mechanics. And I'm really excited about that. That's a focus. But Cynefin is...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs