Free functional skills courses launched by OU with Further …
WEBFeb 8, 2019 · A new scheme to bring free Level 1 Functional Skills courses to tens of thousands of people via online learning has been launched by the OU in partnership with Further Education (FE) Colleges in England. It will help people develop basic skills in English and Maths by studying on the OpenLearn platform, and they can then get a qualification via a local college partner.
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Sixty years ago: Stuart Hall arrives to renew the Left - OU News
WEBJan 3, 2020 · Alan Shipman looks back to 1960 when the late Stuart Hall (former Professor of Sociology at the OU) first emerged as a leading Left thinker and pioneering social scientist. January 1960 began with a fresh challenge for Stuart Hall, a young teacher from Jamaica still adjusting to London life after finishing his English Literature studies.
Thousands celebrate as degree ceremony season begins at The …
WEBSep 14, 2018 · For many Open University students, the degree ceremony signals the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice to achieve a dream. Mary says that – even after a half-century of its existence – the sense of pride in The Open University is as strong as ever: “The OU started its journey nearly 50 years ago. The technology and fashions ...
Top ten most popular free courses to indulge in on OpenLearn
WEBDec 26, 2023 · Since its launch in 2006 The Open University’s free learning resource website OpenLearn has received more than 112 million visits with many people going on to complete several of the hundreds of free courses available.. Each year we collate which are the most popular – some are just a few hours long while others – the badged open courses – comprise 24 hours of CPD-approved learning and ...
5 reasons why mobile phones should not be banned in schools
WEBJul 25, 2018 · Headteachers should not dream of banning these from the learning environment. 2. Cheap technology for the masses. Most schools can’t afford all of the technology that they need. It seems counterproductive to ban the use of the computers that children have in their pockets – bearing in mind that today’s mobile phones are …
Open University considers face to face offer alongside …
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Open University considers face to face offer alongside transformative move to city centre. The Open University is to prepare a business case for a world class university based in a sustainable green campus in Milton Keynes city centre. The plans support the city’s wider vison to develop one of the UK’s most vibrant city centres.
Virtual Degree Ceremonies 2021 – here’s how you can join in
WEBMay 3, 2021 · Virtual Degree Ceremonies 2021 – here’s how you can join in. By Natalie McCaskill May 3, 2021. We’ll be celebrating the fantastic achievements of some of our new OU graduates during six virtual degree ceremonies on Friday 22nd October (at 11am, 2pm, 4pm) and Friday 29th October (at 11am, 2pm, 4pm). …
Top 10 OpenLearn courses of 2022 - OU News
WEBDec 20, 2022 · It’s time for the top 10 OpenLearn courses of 2022! 1. Being an OU student. At number one is the classic ‘Being an OU student’ course, which is a go-to for any new students to the OU. If you’re starting with the OU in the New Year, check out this course for a taster of distance learning and to help you embed in the OU community.