Big ideas
The Big Ideas website provides information about a series of open events, mostly held in pubs in London. These aim to provide a forum for thoughtful discussion of interesting subjects: events typically begin with a question (usually broadly philosophical in nature, but sometimes also covering issues of public policy, the arts, and a range of other topics) and a very brief informal talk from someone with relevant expertise. The remainder of the evening is devoted to free, unstructured discussion
Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies
The Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies is an open access journal published twice yearly by AcademicDirect Publishing House covering all areas of science and technology with an emphasis on algorithms and computer applications. The journal's website provides full text papers available as PDF files.
Leonardo Journal of Sciences
The Leonardo Journal of Sciences is an open access journal published by AcademicDirect Publishing House twice yearly covering all areas of science with an emphasis on algorithms and computer applications in the sciences. The journal's website provides access to full text papers, available as PDF files.
Mathematical analysis
"This module introduces mathematical analysis building upon the experience of limits of sequences and properties of real numbers and on calculus. It includes limits and continuity of functions between Euclidean spaces, differentiation and integration." It is part of the University of Nottingham open courseware initiative (U-NOW) and was written by Dr Joel Feinstein from the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Nottingham. The resource is available under a Creative Commons England
Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mathematics
The Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mathematics (JARAM) is an open access online journal which publishes original research articles in any area of applied mathematics. The journal's website provides full text papers as PDF files. Publication commenced in 2009
AidData: tracking development finance
AidData is a partnership between Development Gateway, William & Mary, and Brigham Young University. It seeks to provide researchers with free open access to statistical data about development finance which will enable them to track development aid finance sources and flows worldwide. The site includes a searchable catalogue of data information, information on donors and recipients. There are also links to research reports and other data websites. All types of multilaterial and bilateral aid for
The winning edge for professional service firms
Rob Lees, co-author of When Professionals Have to Lead and a member of the School's "Programme for Excellence" faculty, describes the background to the launch of two new open programmes, The Law Firm Partner and The Professional Service Firm Partner. He highlights the programmes' distinguishing features, in particular their unique blend of academic and practically based sessions which provide partners not only with an in-depth understanding of the concepts of PSF management and the partner role,
Government IT for today's "Internet Native" society
Dr Mark Thompson explains why the UK Government would benefit from the introduction of an open IT procurement process, supported by open standards and open source models. This model would create a modern and efficient procurement system, delivering to time and to quality, IT services for today's generation of "Internet native" IT literate citizens.
The emerging SSME agenda
Services science has become one of the major areas of research into the nature of innovation within organisations and within national economies. Judge Business School, in conjunction with IBM, a leading organisation at the vanguard of services science research, recently designed an elective on services sciences for its current MBA class. Key speakers Kevin Bishop, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Northeast Europe, IBM, Michael Lyons, Manager, BT Group Chief Technology Office, and Da
KS 3/4 Music - Working with Music Technology 1
This Teachers TV programme aims to look at how classical music traditions can be combined with music technology. The focus of the programme is the music department at Springwood High School in King’s Lynn, where head of department Rob Galliard and music technology teacher Peter Strudwick work together to "break down barriers in the classroom between teachers and pupils" and "open up music to those who would otherwise find it difficult to engage with".
Choosing a College
Applying to Oxford means applying to a college. So what do you do? Two current students tell their story and reveal what effect college choice actually has on your application. You cannot apply to the University as a whole. You can either choose a college, or make an open application and one is chosen for you.
Line Integral, Example 2 (Part 1)
This is a discussion of a line integral over a closed path (part 1). The instructor uses computer software for demonstration. The screen is dark with small writing, so the viewer may want to open the screen to 'full screen'. The instructor is clear and easy to understand.
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Supporting E-learning Communities in ITT Series: The Open University
This is a TDA funded E-learning project report from the Open Universiity
How to Grow a Lemon Tree From Seeds
This clip gives useful information and tips on growing a lemon tree from a seed.First thing to do is to cut open a lemon and find the seeds. The lemon tree should grow with well-drained soil that is kept moist.
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Introduction This unit is designed as an introduction to the academic study of the concept of rules, but will also serve as an introduction to a variety of different writing styles that are used in the academic world. It will challenge you to think about why some statements are rules and some are not, and what it is that distinguishes rules from habits and customs. It also looks at more formal rules and how such rules are applied and enforced. Rules shape our lives because they set out what we may and may
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Futurelab Workshop - Digital Inclusion: Building fairer futures, challenging educational divides
This was an innovative event to launch the Futurelab's digital inclusion agenda. Rather than a series of talking heads briefing on initiatives, an open space methodology was employed after brief introductions from the organisers and a selection of very short position statements from half a dozen delegates.
Researching young researchers in primary schools: responding to children’s evaluations of a partic
The Children’s Research Centre of the Open University supports children being active researchers in their schools. This paper presents the views of 10 and 11 year-old researchers about an evaluation of their involvement in research projects. The children valued their unique perspective as well as group perspectives of the process. The paper considers the implications of a participatory technique as a way of representing their views. The author shows the value of listening carefully to children
