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The Four Generations of Computers
Science, Maths & Technology

The Four Generations of Computers

...History in Haverhill, we see an array of fascinating machines and learn about them along the way. This material forms part of The Open University course TU100 My digital life... Colossus: The World's First Electronic Computer A look at the Colossus computer at The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. Elliott 803: Second Generation Computers Kevin Murall,...
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Video 16 mins
Coaching neurodivergent athletes
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coaching neurodivergent athletes

...families to understand what it means to be neurodivergent and how this can influence participation and athletic development. You will apply theory to practice in a range of sport and exercise settings to begin to consider how you can shape your own coaching practice to support athletes with a neurodiverse condition. Although the audience is specifically those working or...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

...family member and organisational partner define participative practice and its significance for leadership work in the voluntary sector describe some of the main aspects of your own identity and practices you value reflect on the kinds of practices that seem to define the organisations you work on behalf of...Week 2: Identity and participative practice in collaborative...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers
Health, Sports & Psychology

The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers

...family carers’ health, reduce carers’ burden and use of care services. PA is also reported to reduce anxiety and depression, both of which carers are also often reported to suffer from. [This shows the feet and lower legs of a person about to go for a run.] Depression and anxiety are illnesses that have a substantial impact on how we feel and think, as well as on how...
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Gain Skills with The Open University
Money & Business

Gain Skills with The Open University

...families the opportunity to upskill and reskill using OU courses...[Two intertwined 'R's on a royal blue background make up an emblem in white with the words 'Rolls' and Royce at the top and bottom of it.] From free, short courses to modules and degrees, The OU has something for everyone. If you are interested in studying one of our accredited modules or qualifications,...
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Article 10 mins
My unique path to university: real stories
Education & Development

My unique path to university: real stories

...family to go to university. [My Path to University: Andrea's Story] Liam's story Liam shares his experience of joining university later in life and his hopes for the future. [My Path to University: Liam's Story] Chris's story Chris shares his experiences as a student with autism joining university later in life, as well as the support he's received along the way. [My Path...
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Quiz: Which Brontë sister wrote it?
History & The Arts

Quiz: Which Brontë sister wrote it?

...find out. @@PLUGINFILE@@/QuizWhichBront%C3%ABsisterwroteit.h5p?embed=1 Find out more Written in blood: Family, sex and violence in Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre Prof. Sara Haslam on the Brontë sisters’ work Explore the OU/BBC drama on the Brontë sisters, To Walk Invisible. Practise the Brontë’s art with our free courses Take it further with The Open University...
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Brexit and the Irish border
OpenLearn Ireland

Brexit and the Irish border

...family moved to England for my Dad’s job in the early 1970s. Born in Ireland, raised in England, I have now lived in Belfast for 25 years, so issues of national identity, where you belong, and where people think you belong, were impressed upon me from quite an early age. The Irish border revisited Firstly, a potted (imperfect) history of the border for those unfamiliar...
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