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Digital & Computing
National Coding Week
National Coding Week is here and this year's theme focuses on AI - so delve into our FREE courses, articles and video content on all things to do with coding and artificial intelligence.
Education & Development
Approaching language, literature and childhood
This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course L301 Language, literature and childhood.
Miscellaneous
Autumn on OpenLearn
Cosy season is here, so we've come up with some things you can do to make the most of autumn (which officially starts on 22 September) - accompanied by some free learning resources, of course.
Science, Maths & Technology
15 minutes on Mars
Have you ever looked up into the night sky at the red planet and wanted to know more? Now here’s your chance to explore Mars.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Introduction to adolescent mental health
This free course provides an introduction to adolescent mental health. The course is designed to encourage a greater understanding of mental health issues as well as to explore the variety of strategies that can be employed to support young people.
Digital & Computing
An expert’s take on AI
Got any burning questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Mike Richards, Senior Lecturer in Computing at The Open University, explains all in this article for National Coding Week.
Miscellaneous
International Day of Peace
21 September is the UN's International Day of Peace. Learn more about peace and coping after conflict with these learning resources.
Digital & Computing
Simple coding
Have you ever wanted to try out simple coding? Want to understand the basics of what it entails? This course introduces you to the skills, concepts and jargon of coding.
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