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Innovation Design: Sustainable Communities
Science, Maths & Technology

Innovation Design: Sustainable Communities

...resources and massive over-consumption, “breathing” walls, earth-shelters, composting toilets, "living machines" to deal with wastewater – are just some of the technologies which we may all have to get used to. These eco-communities are all breaking new ground by demonstrating how implementation of innovative solutions can create changes in social behaviour, so that...
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Life behind a mask
Health, Sports & Psychology

Life behind a mask

...Open University, shares her thoughts...This year has seen the world change in ways we never could have imagined: socially distancing from friends and loved ones, remote working implemented across the UK, washing and sanitising our hands for more than 20 seconds, and now wearing face coverings in supermarkets and shops. One of the most powerful tools in communication is...
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Article 10 mins
To the Moon and beyond
Science, Maths & Technology

To the Moon and beyond

...Open University, explores the Apollo legacy and the future of human exploration...20th July 2019 marks 50 years since Neil Armstrong took those historic steps that marked the pinnacle of human achievement to date. The Apollo 11 mission and those which followed demonstrated what humans could accomplish with sheer curiosity and determination. The Apollo missions collected...
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Article 5 mins
Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging

...Education Resources Activities 1 and 8: http://www.open.ac.uk/ health-and-social-care/ research/ shld/ education-resources EasyRead version of the UN Convention on the rights of disabled persons: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/ government/ uploads/ system/ uploads/ attachment_data/ file/ 345108/ easy-read-un-convention.pdf Chris Hatton’s blog provides up to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year

...Open University's Language courses and qualifications. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023 (Chinese New Year's Day), and ending on February 9th, 2024. The sign of the rabbit is a symbol of longevity, mercy, elegance, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. The rabbit is a tame and tender animal, and swift in...
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Dying: what’s wellbeing got to do with it?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying: what’s wellbeing got to do with it?

...resources, such as resilience. This can be further understood by looking at the ten broad dimensions of wellbeing that have been shown to matter most to people in the UK as identified through a national debate. The dimensions are: the natural environment, personal well-being, our relationships, health, what we do, where we live, personal finance, the economy, education...
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The power of infographics in research dissemination
Education & Development

The power of infographics in research dissemination

...Open University course H819 The critical researcher: educational technology in practice...The power of infographics in research dissemination: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which infographics can be used to present research findings recognise the strengths and weaknesses of infographics...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Mothering at the Margins: Amplifying and validating the voices of Black mothers of autistic children
Education & Development

Mothering at the Margins: Amplifying and validating the voices of Black mothers of autistic children

...education and social care professionals involved in the lives of their autistic children. This included: struggles to secure a diagnosis challenges associated with accessing (specialised) education provision securing opportunities for socialisation and self-care (for both mother and child) managing the financial consequences of caregiving and planning for the practical...
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