Introduction
The internet provides a world of information, but how do you find what you are looking for? This unit will help you discover the meaning of information quality and teach you how to evaluate the material you come across in your study of technology. You will learn how to plan your searches effectively and be able to experiment with some of the key resources in this area.
Introduction
Computers are all around us: in cars, kitchen scales, digital cameras, etc. But how do they store the data they hold? This unit will help you to understand how the data in a computer represents something in the outside world. You will also explore how ASCII code and Unicode are used to control data.
Teach Global
Teaching with a global perspective is becoming increasingly important as the world becomes a smaller place. This unit provides a resource for teachers in both primary and secondary schools to understand why the inclusion of the global dimension in the primary school curriculum is important.
Ramlila – Part 10 – Killing of Daemons and Return to Ayodhya
At this time of year Indians all over the world celebrate Ramlila by re-enacting the story in the Ramayana. This tells the story of Lord Ram and his battle with [...]
The global energy challenge
A stable and sustainable energy supply is one of the major issues of this Century. World-energy demand is expected to increase by about 70% in the coming 20 years, while the production of petroleum - our main source of energy - is likely to peak in this period. The combination of rising demand and declining production of conventional oil raises the question: What is the plan? In the absence of a plan for a sustainable energy supply, coal and non-conventional oil are likely to become the m
6 Self-assessment questions
Water is a natural resource that is vital for human survival and health, although only a tiny fraction of the Earth's supply is available to humans and terrestrial animals. In this unit we look at threats, such as pollution, to water's capacity to support life around the world.
Introduction to forensic engineering
Why do products fail and who finds out why? This unit enters the complex world of forensic engineering and examines how scientists analyse product failure. From investigating a ladder accident to determining the reasons behind the failures in medical products, you will understand how the ‘truth’ can be established.
International Food Trade Theory
This course is to study international food trade by investigating international trade theory and trade policies. It addresses elements determining trade, factor flows, exchanges rates and economic
development in the world. The emphasis is placed on empirical aspects where trade theory and trade policies are relevant and applicable. To incorporate world trade from a food perspective, this course especially deals with actual cases with which students can clearly understand and familiarize current
Distintos tipos de artesanía
This unit is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of Spanish-speaking societies and cultures and extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will examine the world of Spanish and Latin-American art and explore the difference between art and craft.
Population and Development
This module on population and development is part of the World Bank Group's educational site that addresses sustainable development in the world. An introduction, objectives, activities, and references are provided. Educators can use the activities to help students understand population growth rates.
Finding information in technology
The internet provides a world of information, but how do you find what you are looking for? This unit will help you discover the meaning of information quality and teach you how to evaluate the material you come across in your study of technology. You will learn how to plan your searches effectively and be able to experiment with some of the key resources in this area.
GLBT Jews in the Jewish World :
David Shneer, Associate Professor of History and Judaic Studies at the University of Denver , talks about GLBT Jews in the Jewish World
History of World War One - 1914 - 1918 Map
This is a narration of the tistory of World War One with 1914 - 1918 Map. This history starts with the assassination that started this war. (06:42)
The body: A phenomenological psychological perspective
The body has traditionally been treated as a biological object in psychology. However, is there more to our bodies than that? Some psychologists recognise that we relate to other people and the world about us through our body. This unit explores the theoretical perspective on embodiment: the phenomenological psychological perspective.
Distinguished Speaker 2009: Andrew Bagnall
Andrew Bagnall founder of Gullivers Travel presents the School of Business 2009 Distinguished Speaker lecture 'Entrepreneurship in a New World'.
Globalisation and the effect on economies
Second part of the Globalisation and the financial crisis series. Ngaire Woods, Christina Ward and Jeni Whalan discuss what Globalisation is and how governments around the world have adapted to it.
Safari - skills accessing, finding and reviewing information
We constantly need to find and use information, not only in the academic world but also in the course of our everyday lives and work. This unit will take you through the process of finding information from various sources, organising it effectively and citing it when necessary.
Knowledge Management - Dr Tim Ray
Dr Tim Ray is Senior Lecturer in Knowledge and Innovation at the OU Business School, where he is also Head of the Management of Knowledge and Innovation Research Unit (MKIRU) and Course Team Chair of B823 ‘Managing Knowledge’. He has been at the forefront of efforts to keep B823 close to developments in the knowledge debate and was principal author in a rewritten version of the course, launched in 2008. In this podcast, Tim Ray draws on his experience in the Japanese business world to take a
Social and Political Structures: Another Look
The World Shattered and Remade
Genocide, Memory, and the Post War International History of Human Rights
The World Shattered and Remade
