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An introduction to web applications architecture
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to web applications architecture

...Technologies...An introduction to web applications architecture: Learning outcomes - After studying this course you should be able to: understand the development of web application architecture leading to a more modular approach sketch out the components that would be used in a range of approaches to web application architecture outline a range of benefits and potential...
An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher
Languages

An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher

...education systems. ...[Ms Yang from the BBC Chinese school series with her colleagues and class] I was extremely nervous at the time when the exam results were about to be revealed. I sat on the stage, with my head in my hand, waiting for the moment of truth. Fifty of my students were sitting in front of me, plus their parents, grandparents, and teachers at Bohunt, the...
Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal
Education & Development

Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal

...Educational Research Association and the British Association for Applied Linguistics. [Pebbles balance on a stone see-saw] Ethical principles are essential for protecting the interests of research participants, including maximising the benefits and minimising any risks associated with taking part in a study. These principles describe ethical conduct which reflects the...
A brief history of Science
History & The Arts

A brief history of Science

...technology. It shows something of the parallel development of human communication and of science and its technological applications, set in the context of Earth history as a whole. The years before present (BP) shown in this table are, of course, approximate, in that they merely imply 'about that long ago'. As far as the older times are concerned, clearly no scientist...
STiP@50 Celebrations
Society, Politics & Law

STiP@50 Celebrations

...educational offerings of this group of systems practitioners have changed with the current incarnation being the ASTiP (Applied Systems Thinking in Practice) group in the School of Engineering and Innovation. The life and contribution of John Beishon to establishing the nature and scope of this systems thinking and practice is celebrated through an occasional lecture...
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Society, Politics & Law

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

...education about destitution in all countries and solutions for poverty. ...[pencil eraser erasing out the word 'poverty'] The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been running every year since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly assigned this day to promote awareness of the need to eliminate poverty in all countries. Here on OpenLearn, we have...
DemFest 2016
Society, Politics & Law

DemFest 2016

...through a special event. DemFest 2016 is local, national and global in orientation and concerned with democracy, politics and representation, anti-discrimination, equality and social justice, economy, education, environment and sustainability, media democratisation, neighbourhood and community, public services and participation. It will take place 13-14 May 2016....
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International Day of Peace
Miscellaneous

International Day of Peace

...It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies.Learn more about the processes of peace, the aftermath of conflict and more with the articles, interactive, free courses and videos below. More about peace...