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Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix
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Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix

...Open University, will deliver his inaugural lecture on 'Why school is bad for us – lessons we need to learn', on Thursday 16 November at The Open University...Transcript Thursday November 16th, 2017, 17:00-19:00 The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA Millions of children could fail at school due to an obsession with individual assessment, literacy...
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Life Beyond Earth: The Big Debate
Science, Maths & Technology

Life Beyond Earth: The Big Debate

...Open University experts go head-to-head to debate whether life is more likely on Mars or on the icy moons of the gas planets...This debate is ideal for those who are intrigued by whether we are alone in the universe, whether you're studying science at A Level or university, or if you have an interest in science. Transcript The debate took place on Thursday 25 November...
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The importance of education for students in secure environments
Education & Development

The importance of education for students in secure environments

Marina Postlethwaite Bowler looks at the benefits of education for students in secure environments (SiSE) and the challenges faced by SiSE learners..._Find out more about The Open University's Open degree. _ Due to the ‘open’ nature of The Open University it has been able to meet the needs of a diverse range of students. This includes a significant number of students...
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Living without oil
Science, Maths & Technology

Living without oil

...source of energy. It is vital in the manufacture of many modern materials. But the worlds supply of oil is finite, its price is unstable and our reliance on oil has damaging environmental consequences. This free course, Living without oil, explains why developing alternatives to oil is an essential and urgent task for humanity...Crude oil is currently our most important...
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How can languages further your career?
Languages

How can languages further your career?

...School (comprising a survey of 415 UK Small Medium Enterprises) statistically shows that language capabilities add 30% in value to exporting success. Inspired? Try a FREE language course The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures For many more short courses that will help you get started with learning languages, check out the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures....
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Using digital tools in teaching
Education & Development

Using digital tools in teaching

...Open University's Open degree How can social media be used in a positive way in an academic setting? How can digital tools be used to engage students? How can podcasts be shared for teaching purposes? Explore these questions and more in the three short animations and associated article below. [Digital champions logo. Blue circle with outline of a face in white, white...
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Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130)
Education & Development

Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130)

...Open Educational Resources available. Just click on an example to see what courses each individual would choose to study! If you are a Young Applicant in Schools Scheme (YASS) Scotland student, there is further information about YXM130 available for you here: OpenLearn choices for YASS students - OpenLearn - Open University. Remember, it is entirely up to you what you...
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Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern
History & The Arts

Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern

...of Neo-classical sculpture in an English country house. And you will find out about a key movement in modern art, Abstract Expressionism, and take a look at some iconic works in Tate Modern. This material forms part of The Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture...The podcast collection Try a FREE course Take it further with The Open University...
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