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The benefits of mindfulness and five common myths surrounding it
Health, Sports & Psychology

The benefits of mindfulness and five common myths surrounding it

...skills or approaches. Replaying the past helped us learn from near misses to be safer next time, and a degree of anxiety means we are alert for future danger and prepared where necessary. These approaches or responses were adaptive when the danger was ‘purely physical’, back in the times of the ‘cave man’. But nowadays, for those in high income countries, our...
The machine that is still changing the world
Science, Maths & Technology

The machine that is still changing the world

...study of global automotive production systems, entitled “The Machine that Changed the World”[i]. The book presented the findings of a thorough comparative study of the productivity of automotive manufacturers. The authors demonstrated the ways in which manufacturers such as Toyota had moved the paradigm of how cars should be made from the Ford-based mass production...
Global perspectives on primary education
Education & Development

Global perspectives on primary education

...studies is to improve knowledge and skills for effective teaching that will help children reach their full potential...Global perspectives on primary education: 2.2 Ranking purposes - Look again at the six purposes of comparative study of education. Activity 3 How would you rank them yourself? Use the interactive table below to rank the purposes in terms of their...
Museums in contemporary society
History & The Arts

Museums in contemporary society

...Studies at the University of York; and Rodney Harrison, Lecturer in Heritage Studies at The Open University. This material forms part of The Open University Course AD281 Understanding global heritage... Museums in contemporary society An introduction to this album. Secrets of the V The director, staff and visitors to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London talk about the...
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...
Getting started with Spanish 2
Languages

Getting started with Spanish 2

...study enabling the development of intercultural communication skills. Learners can mix and match the short courses and study more than one course at a time. Once this course is complete you will be directed to OpenLearn's hub for language content where you will be able to build on your newly found language skills. Now that you’re fully prepared, it’s time to start on...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Social housing and working class heritage
History & The Arts

Social housing and working class heritage

...Studies at The Open University; and Alan Powers, Professor in Architecture and Cultural History at the University of Greenwich. This material forms part of The Open University Course AD281 Understanding global heritage... Social housing and working class heritage An introduction to this album. Social housing: winners and losers Iconic status or demolition? Social housing...
Your Health in Your Hands - PHBs
Health, Sports & Psychology

Your Health in Your Hands - PHBs

...study 4: Motor Neurone Disease In this case study we hear from Martin Harrison who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2004. He lives in Thornaby-on-Tees in North Yorkshire with his wife and two daughters. Case study 3: Schizophrenia In this case study we hear from Andrew Voice. He has schizophrenia and spent 20 years in and out of asylums before finding a place...