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Plastics in our ocean
Science, Maths & Technology

Plastics in our ocean

...Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Attribution Graphics in question one 'What is the largest source of plastics into the oceans?' were altered versions of icons found on www.flaticon.com: Cotton buds by monkik Fishing gear by Freepik Drinks bottles by monkik No one really knows by turkkub...
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Activity 5 mins
Assessing risk in engineering, work and life
Science, Maths & Technology

Assessing risk in engineering, work and life

...Open University course T193 Engineering: frameworks, analysis, production...Assessing risk in engineering, work and life: Learning outcomes - After studying this course you should be able to: understand what is meant by risk carry out a basic risk assessment understand how accidents can be caused use probability to assess risk and minimise the occurrence of undesirable...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Introducing Homer's Iliad
History & The Arts

Introducing Homer's Iliad

...opening of the poem. Using this opening, you’ll examine some of the characteristic features of the text: metre, word order (and its effects on translation), and epithets. Finally, you’ll learn about one of the key features of Homer’s poetry, the simile. This should prepare you to read the Iliad, as well as the Odyssey, on your own with greater ease and interest....
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
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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Video 5 mins
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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Video 5 mins
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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Article 5 mins
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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Audio 1 hr 30 mins
Discussing intersectionality: race, gender and social class
Society, Politics & Law

Discussing intersectionality: race, gender and social class

...Open University discusses the topic of intersectionality and how it relates to social research with Tracey Reynolds, Professor of Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich, and Ann Phoenix, Professor of Psycho-Social Studies at University College London. What is intersectionality? Transcript Why are race, gender, social class and intersectionality important to social...
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Video 20 mins