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Childhood in the Digital Age
OpenLearn Ireland

Childhood in the Digital Age

...changing the way that children form relationships? How is technology changing the way that children think, and how will it shape the classroom of the future? The amount of technology available to children today is greater than in any previous generation, and it is more specifically designed to capture their imaginations. There is heated debate as to how the digital influx...
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Struggling in silence: Why we need to talk about autistic people’s experiences of menstruation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Struggling in silence: Why we need to talk about autistic people’s experiences of menstruation

...changes can be particularly distressing for autistic people. This article considers the importance of their experiences of menstruation. ...Why do we need to pay particular attention to autistic people’s experiences of menstruation? Menstruation is a topic that is rarely discussed openly – and the culture of silence, discomfort and shame surrounding it could mean that...
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Being Sustainable(ish)
Nature & Environment

Being Sustainable(ish)

...changes that are manageable in their lives to help the environment. Jen's inspiring session is all about ‘progress not perfection’ – the idea being that a lot of people making a manageable change and doing them well, has greater impact than a few people doing them perfectly. Jen's own words: 'We're often short on time, energy, and sometimes sanity, and to top it off...
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Video 40 mins
EDI in research: a collection
Education & Development

EDI in research: a collection

...change overnight. Nor does change occur through purely demographic shifts. It will only change when standard structures of knowledge and power are confronted’ (Reyes, 2022, p. 1). Each page aims at stimulating thought and discussion rather than provide a definitive guide. There are few concerns that cannot be resolved without careful deliberative thought. You can view a...
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Southwest Donegal: uniqueness and interdependence in 2015
OpenLearn Ireland

Southwest Donegal: uniqueness and interdependence in 2015

...changed in the past 30 years? Explore the articles in this collection . References for this series Regan, C. and Breathnach, P. (1981) ‘State and community: rural development strategies in the Slieve League Peninsula, County Donegal', Geography Department Occasional Paper no.2, University College, Maynooth. Glencolmcille Community website (2013) ‘Fr. James McDyer’,...
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The politics of food introduction
Society, Politics & Law

The politics of food introduction

...climate now where, if you like, the policing of pleasures is becoming more apparent. Cider brings a different aspect to this politics and pleasure debate. So on the one hand you've got the artisan ciders, produced in very sustainable ways, using very traditional methods; for the connoisseur of cider, if you like, and there's a lot of knowledge about cider and beer in...
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Screen adjustments
Digital & Computing

Screen adjustments

...changing the colour and brightness settings on their devices. It’s a really useful feature because it can help you improve focus by reducing glare and strain on your eyes – particularly important given the amount of time we all spend staring at screens! Changing these settings can also help people who are susceptible to headaches from too much screen time. Comfort...
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English: Personal Experiences
Education & Development

English: Personal Experiences

...Chang amongst others. They discuss the impact of the language; and describe the part English has played in their life. For many of us the language can broaden experiences and opportunities, for others it can create obstacles and become a hindrance. How often do you change they way you speak to adapt to different environments or accommodate other peoples assumptions? Can...
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