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EducationActive Evolution: Enabling Cultural Change at Edinburgh University
Stuart Nicol (@nicolvision) is a Learning Technology team manager at University of Edinburgh. He is part of a section that focuses on “…user facing support for learning services across the university” and he has been involved in some of the complimentary initiatives that have been developed by Edinburgh and which help its staff and students use, find, create and share their open practices and resources with others. These include the open.ed OER platform (“a one-stop shop Hub”), an OER policy and a support service for educators and students as well as support for Open Scotland and a Wikimedian in Residence.
- Copyright: Camille Sharon Kleinman
EducationA Guide for Elementary School Teachers: Managing Disobedient Students and Creating an Engaging Classroom
Struggling with classroom disruptions, disobedience, or students who just won’t engage? This guide dives into psychology-backed methods to help elementary school teachers build positive relationships, manage conflicts peacefully, and make learning fun—without yelling or threats. Discover how to create an engaging, respectful classroom, foster cooperation through trust, and keep your own stress in check. Whether you’re dealing with daily challenges or looking to enhance your teaching approach, this article offers practical, science-based strategies to help you thrive as an educator!
- Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net) under Creative Commons - ShareAlike 3.0 International
EducationAll about the Practice: Openness at University of Glasgow (Kerr Gardiner)
Kerr Gardiner is Head of Learning Technology and Media Production at The University of Glasgow, Learning and Teaching Centre. His team focuses on learning and teaching and Kerr is responsible for e-learning tools, leading a university project to develop post-graduate teaching and campus based online courses.
- Copyright: Claudia Soeiro
Art/ArchitectureArts collection of courses
This article is about the collection of courses, An Introduction to Plastic Arts. It includes some information about how to navigate the courses and the badges you can earn.The courses are free and easy, which makes it easier to learn more about the arts.You can find theory and practice courses in the collection.Feel free to enrol in the courses, and you will see they are interesting and might be useful for you if you are interested in becoming an artist.
- Copyright: Parkinson's UK
EducationBuilding an OER in partnership - Understanding Parkinson's
This case study describes how the OEPS project worked with Parkinson's UK to build an open online course.
- Beck Pitt under Creative Commons - 3.0 International
EducationBuilding Confidence: Impact of the open course Caring Counts
Lesley Bryce was one of the first carers to participate in the Open University’s open course Caring Counts: A self-reflection and planning course for carers which first launched in June 2014.
- Doris Boman under Creative Commons - ShareAlike 3.0 International
Business and money/financeBusiness Science Vs Data Science: What is the difference?
What data does a business need and what specialization should one choose today in order to become a sought-after specialist in a company of any direction? A common answer is Data Science. But it is not so.
- Copyright: CHRIS Chatzikirlis
EnvironmentChristianity and the Environment
The contemporary ecological crisis has highlighted the need to redefine the relationship between humanity and the natural environment, not only from a scientific perspective but also from philosophical and theological standpoints. This article examines the contribution of Christian theology to the development of a theocentric environmental ethic, according to which nature is understood as God's creation and property, while human beings are entrusted with the role of stewards of creation. Through an analysis of biblical texts, particularly the Genesis creation narratives, together with the theological reflections of Basil the Great, John Calvin, and contemporary Christian philosophers, the study argues that humanity's dominion over nature does not constitute a license for unrestricted exploitation but rather establishes a moral obligation of responsible stewardship. Furthermore, the article explores environmental degradation as a form of moral failure against creation, highlighting its connection with Christian teachings on sin, responsibility, and the ultimate restoration of creation.
- Copyright: lanmanbo Lanyong
Health, nursing and medicineChuxiliaoyu - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Skills
Chuxiliaoyu is a theory and technique founded by Professor Lan Manbo, combining traditional Chinese medicine meridian and acupuncture point theory, Ayurveda, psychology, and modern medicine. In 2020, the Chuxiliaoyu technique was included in the "Skilled Nation" education platform of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.
- Stinglehammer (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons under Public domain license
EducationCollaborating to build “a city of information literacy, a city of Wikipedia”: Ewan McAndrew, Wikimedian in Residence
Ewan McAndrew works as the Wikimedian in Residence at The University of Edinburgh. Contributing to the University’s aim to enable “open culture” his role aims to be the “first residency catering for the whole university” by engaging with staff across the academy and beyond to help advocate open knowledge and explain why this is important. Wikipedia is one of the most well known open educational resources (OER) and has seen considerable rise in usage and acceptance since its inception in 2001 with over 290 languages represented on the platform.
- Anna Page under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
EducationCreating a Culture of Open: University of Edinburgh
…I would always suggest a vision should be supported by a policy, and a policy should be supported by a service and a service should be supported by recurrent funding…
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