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Seeing institutions in different ways
Society, Politics & Law

Seeing institutions in different ways

...technique for exploring social processes, including the way those processes are thought about. The five Ws and H are: What? Who? Where? When? Why? and How? Like any technique, the five Ws and H is neither perfect nor all-sufficient. You may find your own set of questions better. Or you may think that, for example, a stakeholder analysis is needed to address fully the...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Astronomy: images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy: images of the Universe

...techniques across the electromagnetic spectrum that allow astronomers to measure the brightness, size and shape of astronomical objects, as well as their structure in many cases. This free course enables you to explore multiwavelength images of the Universe and make your own measurements of stars, nebulae and galaxies using online tools and databases. You will explore the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
The oceans
Science, Maths & Technology

The oceans

...techniques - The development and use of a technique called sonar (SOund Navigation And Ranging) revolutionised the investigation of the oceans' depths. Originally developed for hunting submarines, in sonar a ship sends out a pulse of sound (a 'ping'), which is reflected by the target and the reflected sound wave is detected. It was soon realised that if they were 'loud'...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...techniques (SD, VSM, SSM, cognitive mapping, CSH reference systems…) iii.a means of resolving issues of conflict by making boundaries of what’s in and what’s out explicit – countering claims of holism, and making boundaries of perspectives (viewpoints) explicit – countering claims of pluralism. The context of using systems thinking in practice involves not just...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
Aquatic mammals
Nature & Environment

Aquatic mammals

...techniques have made it possible to record continuously physiological variables (such as heart rate) and information on depth and position during the spontaneous dives in the wild that are part of the animal’s normal behaviour. Most such findings show that the majority of an animal’s dives don’t approach the ‘Olympic record’ limits that represent maximum effort....
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Information technology: A new era?
Society, Politics & Law

Information technology: A new era?

...technique. The inventions and innovations that form industrial revolutions are those that open new doors and create new ways of doing things, not simply those that fill gaps in existing ways of doing things (Mokyr, 1997). The core of the First Industrial Revolution in the eighteenth century was a succession of technological changes that brought about material advances in...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
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Digital & Computing

Digital thinking tools for better decision making

...technique: the structure of what we are producing forces us to be more objective and analytical. This suggests that infographics may indeed contribute to critical thinking...Session 1: The rise of digital thinking tools: 4 This session’s quiz - Now you’ve reached the end of Session 1, you can try a short quiz to help you reflect on what you’ve learned. Session 1...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Building confidence in using online forums
Education & Development

Building confidence in using online forums

...technique can help you to relax when writing on a forum. Remember – this course will build your confidence and help you to reduce any feelings of nervousness you might have about getting involved on forums. The student in example 2 seems to be saying that the online learning forum is a great place to get information and pick up answers to queries. This was a common...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs