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Icarus: entering the world of myth
History & The Arts

Icarus: entering the world of myth

...educated readership would probably be familiar with the background story but the modern reader may be finding out for the first time that Daedalus was fleeing justice and retribution when he left Athens and took refuge in Crete. Daedalus had tried to murder his nephew, Talos, who had been entrusted to him as a second son to learn the craftsman’s trade, but whose...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)

...education. This unit looks at how the role has developed across the UK over time and particularly in Wales. It explores the skills and attributes that teaching assistants use to provide effective support and contribute to productive teamwork...Teaching assistants are an important resource in education. This unit looks at how the role has developed across the UK over time...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 2
Nature & Environment

I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 2

...education. Torn between his love of the forest and a growing awareness of how hard life can be, Charlie's loyalties are dramatically split. But logging is not the only threat to the Peruvian Amazon. Its rivers are being poisoned by illegal gold miners who use mercury to help them extract the gold. Charlie decides to go to the source of the problem and meets Erazmo, a mine...
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Video 10 mins
The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal
Education & Development

The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal

...in Scotland team: events@childreninscotland.org.uk Below is a range of free courses for you to explore. Early years and young children Additional support needs Working with children and young people Mental health and wellbeing Equality, diversity and inclusion Technology and society Leadership Communication and team working Career development Research and education...
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Article 5 mins
The rotating Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

The rotating Moon

...remind yourself what the lunar surface looks like, try these panoramas. Did you know that the Science and Technology Facilities Council has samples of moon rocks that are available for educational loan, such as to schools and astronomical societies? You can find out more via the Science & Technology Facilities Council. Discover more by trying these free course materials...
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Article 5 mins
An informal and friendly introduction to British Sign Language
Education & Development

An informal and friendly introduction to British Sign Language

...one H Summary We hope the short videos have been a useful resource and inspire you to go on and learn more. Additional resources and acknowledgements Action on Hearing Loss More information on British Sign Language Deaf awareness education course on OpenLearn Create Many thanks to Josh Page and Josh Sprules for taking the time to help with the creation of these resources....
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Video 20 mins
Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra
History & The Arts

Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra

...educate, raise and highlight issues that everyone might not be aware of in order to start a dialogue so we can all move forward together. It is said talent borrows while genius steals so I must say my work, X Factor, is both a homage and pastiche inspired by Saul Williams, the American writer, poet, actor and musician. I've blended some of my experiences growing up, my...
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Article 8 mins
World-Changing Women: Murasaki Shikibu
History & The Arts

World-Changing Women: Murasaki Shikibu

...educated at home and reputedly learned Chinese by listening outside the door while her father taught her brother. She married at about the age of twenty but her husband died soon after, leaving her with a daughter. She then lived quietly for some years. In 1004 Murasaki entered the service of the Empress Akiko, possibly due to her talent for story-writing. No one knows...
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Article 5 mins