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Decolonising computing?
Digital & Computing

Decolonising computing?

...technology is the embodiment of rational calculation and a driver of twenty-first century capitalism, can it indeed be ‘decolonized’ – overhauled or appropriated for other ends?” (p. 2). While I think it is possible that computing can be dis-articulated (de-linked, decoupled etc.) from capitalism – or rather, racial capitalism since capitalism cannot be...
Primary science: supporting children’s learning
Education & Development

Primary science: supporting children’s learning

...Technological Education, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 79–96 [Online]. Available at dx.doi.org/10.1080/02635140120046240 (Accessed 16 May 2016). Vosniadou, S., Ioannides, C., Dimitrakopoulou A. and Papademetriou, E. (2001) ‘Designing learning environments to promote conceptual change in science,’ Learning and Instruction, vol. 11, no. 4-5, pp. 381–419. Watts, D. (1998)...
The range of work with young people
Education & Development

The range of work with young people

...education or training related projects, those linked with arts or sport, and, importantly, the street. You might be aware of organisations that work with people of all ages but wish to acknowledge the particular contribution of young people. Alternatively, you may have experience of spending time with young people in a residential setting – with looked after children, a...
An introduction to school librarianship Badge icon
Education & Development

An introduction to school librarianship

...educational landscape is subject to constant change. Being aware of this and responding accordingly is, therefore, key to the success of the librarian’s role and their library. All who work in school libraries, whatever their level of qualification, will benefit from learning about ways in which they can ensure their library provision is current and relevant. By...
Climate Change Collection
Nature & Environment

Climate Change Collection

...education and STEM, it provides an introduction to the issues surrounding climate change. OpenLearn contains many more articles on environmental issues. You can navigate the site by subject area or by searching for key words in the search bar. Notes to teachers All OpenLearn courses can be downloaded as documents (PDF, Word, ePub, Kindle) by clicking into the course and...
Are you care experienced and considering university?
Education & Development

Are you care experienced and considering university?

...Education. [Cartoon of a man, woman and teenager] The CLASS Cymru website is designed to provide clear, concise advice and signpost to relevant sources of support and information. Covering the whole timeline from considering a university degree through to what to do when you graduate, this bilingual resource provides care-experienced people and those who support them with...
My unique path to university: real stories
Education & Development

My unique path to university: real stories

...education. Tom's story Hear how Tom overcame health challenges and adapted to life as a student. [My Path to University: Tom's Story] Andrea's story Andrea shares his perspective as a young carer and the first member of his 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...
Organisations, environmental management and innovation
Nature & Environment

Organisations, environmental management and innovation

...technology’, ‘providing a new solution to the problem’, ‘solving the problem’ and so on. Equally, many innovations have been linked to major environmental consequences: oil distillation, the combustion engine, pesticides, urbanisation and nuclear energy, to name but a few. Innovations may not be as environmentally positive as the word innovation suggests. All...