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Why has English taken over academia?
Languages

Why has English taken over academia?

...education taking place in English is lower because it may be harder to express oneself in a non-native language. And there are concerns about the creation of inequalities between those who speak English well and those who don’t – though this may begin to change. Research suggests a more nuanced picture. National languages are still being used in academia and are no...
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Explore the Realm of Pedagogy with Pedagodzilla!
Education & Development

Explore the Realm of Pedagogy with Pedagodzilla!

...educational resource. ...[The Pedagodzilla book cover]Have you ever wondered what the connection between a Muppets’ Christmas Carol and transformative learning might be? Have you pondered how behaviourism might help players catch ‘em all in Pokemon Go? Was the Council of Elrond in The Lord of the Rings really a good example of social constructivism? Well, wonder no...
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Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University
Digital & Computing

Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University

...education. At The Open University, research into Level 1 Computing modules revealed the structural and institutional barriers behind the degree awarding gap and practical ways to close it...The COVID-19 pandemic shone a harsh light on the entrenched inequalities that shape the educational experiences of ethnic minority students in UK higher education. At The Open...
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Enhancing learning and assessment with Artificial intelligence
Education & Development

Enhancing learning and assessment with Artificial intelligence

...ChatGPT into eLearning assessment processes to offer a dynamic and efficient way to evaluate student comprehension, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By integrating ChatGPT, educators can create interactive assessments that simulate real-life scenarios, fostering deeper learning experiences. [Enhancing Learning and Assessment with AI] Download video transcript...
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Managing for Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Managing for Sustainability

...What is an environmental audit? Why is an environmental audit important? What is Life Cycle assessment? Bernie Thomas discusses how life cycle assessment can be used to quantify the environmental impact of a product. Short term developments Chris Murphy discusses technology in relation to the waste industry. Medium term developments Martin talks about resource recovery...
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Video 23 mins
Worlds of English
Languages

Worlds of English

...technological developments? ‘Worlds of English’ investigates these notions by looking at the expansion of English in China since the 1970s, how it is now the dominant language used at the European Parliament and how a local vernacular in Singapore, known as 'Singlish' is causing controversy. It also examines the role of, and attitude towards, English since the end of...
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Video 1 hr 4 mins
Parenting as a South Asian parent in the UK
Education & Development

Parenting as a South Asian parent in the UK

...educational achievement hangs over the parent–child relationship among South Asian families to the detriment of the child’s overall development. It is not uncommon to come across such a stereotypical impression about behaviour of South Asian parents. How true is such a view and how much of it is a perception? I am not an academic expert on this issue to answer this...
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Article 10 mins
Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century
Science, Maths & Technology

Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century

...technology shapes our world. Learn what it means to live a ‘digital life’, understand the role of information and communication technologies, and discover how computers work behind the scenes...This free course, Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century, provides a general overview of how digital technology has come to dominate virtually every aspect of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs