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The Galapagos
Science, Maths & Technology

The Galapagos

...studies marine iguanas and the problems they face as a result of their choice of food. In the audio track, Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues raised in the video tracks... The Galapagos A short introduction to this album. Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands An...
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Audio 1 hr 23 mins
Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal
Education & Development

Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal

...study during your doctoral research degree...What ethical principles apply when planning and conducting research? Research ethics are the moral principles that govern how researchers conduct their studies (Wellcome Trust, 2014). As there are elements of uncertainty and risk involved in any study, every researcher has to consider how they can uphold these ethical...
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Article 5 mins
Innovation in health and social care practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care practice

...studying this course, you should be able to: identify how innovation and digital technologies impact on the role of health and social care practitioners evaluate some of the criticisms that arise from transforming practice through technology explain how planning and evaluating change can empower practitioners to use their knowledge and expertise in designing service...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Developing a research question in International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Developing a research question in International Relations

...skills necessary to develop your own. Through a series of activities, including a bespoke Masterclass, you will have the opportunity to reflect on what makes a good research question and to consider the types of questions that one might ask when doing a research project in international relations. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
How can languages further your career?
Languages

How can languages further your career?

...skills. A 2021 report from Aston Business School (comprising a survey of 415 UK Small Medium Enterprises) statistically shows that language capabilities add 30% in value to exporting success. Inspired? Try a FREE language course The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures For many more short courses that will help you get started with learning languages, check out the Open...
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Video 5 mins
Blue Planet II - One Ocean: The videos
Science, Maths & Technology

Blue Planet II - One Ocean: The videos

...And here's cameraperson Alex Vail talking about capturing that behaviour: And y'know, they call them killer whales Orcas use their skills to harvest herring: Turning on the terns Fish-eating birds isn't news. But the giant trevallies making a lunch from terns? That's more unexpected: Eye on the walrus How do you capture footage of walrus going about their daily business?...
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Video 10 mins
Online training support for businesses
Money & Business

Online training support for businesses

...learning on entrepreneurial leadership across three core themes: Leadership and management; Entrepreneurship development; and Digital skills. The hub contains advice from The Open University on how to make the best use of online learning and provides content that is relevant and practical for businesses users. For any queries please contact ireland-business@open.ac.uk....
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Article 10 mins
Using digital tools in teaching
Education & Development

Using digital tools in teaching

...white spots in the brain area. Digital champions in blue]The Digital Champions are a group of colleagues from the School of Early Childhood, Youth and Sport who are passionate about innovative, digital solutions. The group promotes all forms of digital pedagogy, supporting people to engage and facilitate its use in teaching, learning, researching and skill development....
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Video 5 mins