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The importance of interpersonal skills
To succeed in management you need good interpersonal skills, you need to understand how to deal with other people. This unit will help you gain an awareness of your skills and understand that an awareness of the interpersonal skills of others can help us enormously in dealing with the work tasks we are responsible for.Themes in discourse research: The case of Diana
This unit introduces some of the main themes and issues in discourse research using Martin Bashir's famous interview with Diana, Princess of Wales as a case study. Through this it examines the role of discourse in shaping social interaction and its psychological implications for the study of minds, selves and sense-making. The unit aims to demonstrate that in studying discourse we cannot help but study social life.Sport media and culture: Who\'s calling the shots?
The media play a huge part in sport; we find out what's happening, how our team is doing and it creates great sporting moments and sports celebrities and stars. This unit looks at the role played by the media in sport and how this has changed with the development of internet and satellite TV. Who calls the shots athletes, teams or the media moguls? How do social scientists explain this relationship between sport and the media?Choosing a human resources consultant
Human resources consultancies have become invaluable to businesses looking for improvements and efficiencies in their operations. This unit explores the issues surrounding how you might go about selecting and using a consultant, examining the risks involved in the venture, fitting the consultant to the task, setting fees and evaluating work. If you are in business and looking to hire a consultant, are a consultant yourself or are studying business at masters level this unit will be useful to you.Environmental factors and organisations
The interactions of business with the non-commercial enviromnent are under increasing scrutiny. This unit looks at the relationships between business and social and ecological environments, often referred to under the umbrella term of Corporate Social Responsibility. The unit examines efforts to reconcile what often look to be competing demands by moving towards a more ethical environment.The financial markets context
How do financial markets match providers with users, and how efficiently does the market determine prices? Can investors rely on notoriously volatile stock markets to function efficiently? It can be difficult to determine whether successful investments are a matter of skill and luck. In this unit, you will interrogate whether markets can function efficiently, and what factors might militate against this. You will also learn the importance of the Efficient Markets Hypothesis.Investment risk
Risk, in a financial context, is a synonym for uncertainty. This unit will allow those with some background knowledge of the area to explore investment risk. You will examine how and why investors are risk-averse and look at the risk factors involved in making a decision to invest.Managing relationships
Do you find fundraising difficult? Are others around you making your role as a fundraiser more difficult than it need be? This unit will help you to understand your role by analysing a variety of issues about the fundraising and the dilemmas and problems that organisations involved in winning resources and support are likely to face.Infants’ understanding of their social world
Here we draw on a wide range of psychological research to address the question of whether infants have a rich understanding of their social world. You will have the opportunity to read journal papers and newspaper articles as well as to engage with audio clips, and to explore your assumptions about infants' social understanding.Human resources: recruitment and selection
Does the recruitment and selection process fill you with dread? Discrimination and equal opportunities legislation can make this area feel like a minefield. If you are faced with appointing a new employee, then this unit will provide a straight-forward guide to the process: from writing job descriptions to finally assessing who to appoint.Death and medicine: Postponement and promise
This unit asks the reader to consider the experience of grief and bereavement and in particular the extent to which grieving people need professional help. The unit considers the evidence for the effects of grief and the extent to which current ways of responding are helpful.Living with death and dying
This unit will explore how knowledge and beliefs about death and encounters with death affect people’s lives. It will also examine the concept of a ‘good death’ from an individual perspective in order to enhance the quality of dying.How to frame a business case
This unit looks at reading strategies which help you to frame a business case. In particular, you will learn how to use key business concepts to analyse a business situation.Working with young people in sport and exercise
This unit examines the special considerations of coaching or instructing young people in sport and exercise. The physiological differences between children and adults will be considered along with the practical implications of coaching young people.Using a scientific calculator
Do you have a Casio fx-83 ES scientific calculator (or a compatible model) and want to learn how to use it? This unit will help you to understand how to use the different facilities and functions and discover what a powerful tool this calculator can be!You and your money
An important aspect of personal finance is the way individuals and households manage their debt, how much it costs and the different types of credit they can or cannot access. This unit explores these issues, with respect to the wider, changing, social and economic context.Introducing the philosophy of religion
In this unit Timothy Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, asks what the words 'God' and 'religion' mean, and what it means to ask philosophical questions about them.Reading evidence
What is active reading? It is reading with the aim of understanding and grasping something. While studying this unit, you will be focusing on the variety of methods for presenting and organising qualitative and quantitative evidence in the form of numbers and text, and learn how to understand the ways in which evidence is presented and to read it actively and with purpose.Caring: A Family Affair
Care is needed at all stages of life. This unit makes care in the family its focus because the overwhelming majority of care, including health care, is supplied in families, much of it in private, much of it unnoticed and unremarked upon. The meaning of the term (informal carer) and the word (care) itself are explored.Introducing observational approaches in research with children and young people
This unit introduces you to analysing academic writing and, in particular, the way an article might be structured to clearly explain an investigation to other researchers. It explores observation of children and young people using qualitative observation approaches in small-scale studies.Chat
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WizIQ : How To Begin !
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Monday, May 20, 2013 2:30 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London This class will guide the user about the WizIQ website from Signing up to taking classes Online.User will be learning about all the features available to him for online teaching. Topics being discussed will be 1 Creating the Public Profile As a ... |
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Demonstration of WizIQ Virtual classroom
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Monday, May 20, 2013 6:30 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London WizIQ is a revolutionary Web 2.0 platform where teachers and learners can collaborate in synchronous and asynchronous mode. It also has a powerful Virtual Classroom with a host of features like: * Whiteboard with MS Office like options *... |
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Demonstration of WizIQ Virtual classroom
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Monday, May 20, 2013 3:30 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London WizIQ is a revolutionary Web 2.0 platform where teachers and learners can collaborate in synchronous and asynchronous mode. It also has a powerful Virtual Classroom with a host of features like: * Whiteboard with MS Office like options *... |
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TESOL with Blogs & Social Networks
 Dr. Nellie Deutsch |
Friday, May 24, 2013 5:00 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London TESOL with Web Technologies course is based on authentic, social, and collaborative learning. The course is facilitated with ongoing support by Dr. Nellie Deutsch, an experienced face-to-face, blended, and fully online English language teacher. The c... |
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Part 4: Organize, teach, and learn on a MOOC
 Integrating Technology 4 Active Lifelong Learning |
Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:00 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Teaching and learning online is becoming popular among organizations as more and more public (K-12 and Higher Education) and private sectors are beginning to understand the value in cutting costs and in catering to students' need for online education... |
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We've changed the url to our RSS feed. We have lots of new courses available and are now utilizing a dynamic rss feed to stay current with all new course postings. Please update your subscription to feed://ocw.uci.edu/courses/rss.aspx.Physics 21: Science from Superheroes to Global Warming
Have you ever wondered if Superman could really fly? What was Spiderman's spidey sense? How did Wonder Woman's invisible jet work? What does it really mean for something to be a scientific "fact"? Explore how science works and what constitutes "good" science through case studies drawn from a wide spectrum of people's experience, for example superheros, movies, and real world issues such as global warming. The case studies will provide the chance to act as science critics as the students develop a better appreciation for science and the scientific method.White Collar Crime
Examines criminal activity within the professions, organizations, and businesses. Theories discussing the etiology of these acts are considered as well as perspectives regarding their control.Online Instructor Training
Enhance your knowledge with the 10 areas of study included in this self-access training program. While all modules are open to any interested parties, the ability to upload assignments and complete quizzes is not.Regulatory Requirements for Pharmaceutical Products
This course presents a detailed overview of the regulatory requirements for the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products (drugs and biologics). Individuals involved in manufacturing, quality control, research and development, and clinical studies will learn the latest information and will explore topics that include the product development process through commercialization, product characterization and preclinical evaluation, pharmaceutical industry requirements, clinical trial requirements, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), good laboratory practices (GLPs) and inspections, labeling medical products, and writing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submissions.Medical Product Quality Systems
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Understand that original Regulations were oriented to domestic FDA needs; Understand that FDA has transformed original regulations into Quality System Regulations similar in structure to ISO 9001 system; Understand that National and International Guidance documents are generally set the criteria for Medical Devices (approvals); Understand that we start with the most widely known version of ISO 9001:1994, and add a few items to conform to FDA Regulations; Understand how all countries now operate (almost) with an ISO 9001:1994 Quality Systems; and Understand how a Technical Package can be organized for meeting worldwide needs.Fundamentals of Business Analysis
This Fundamentals of Business Analysis course is a core course in the Business Analyst Certificate Program. The certificate program focuses on the skills needed to identify business requirements and to develop appropriate solution strategies. Today, business analysis involves a set of well-defined skills and knowledge that combine topics from traditional business and IT disciplines. Because the IT world changes so rapidly, many business analysts need to update their knowledge. The Business Analyst Certificate Program provides a concise learning opportunity for individuals wishing to enhanceCalifornia Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET)
The University of California, Irvine Extension, supported by generous grants from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and The Boeing Company, is developing online courses to prepare science and mathematics teachers for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). The courses address the urgent need to help teachers prepare for and pass the CSET exams necessary to teach science and mathematics in California Schools. UC Irvine Extension's online test-preparation courses correspond with the 10 CSET science subtests and three CSET mathematics subtests. For those students seeking an online, instructor-led experience, all of the CSET courses will also be offered.Spa Operations
As you'll learn in this course, running a successful and profitable spa requires a comprehensive understanding of spa operations. It begins with selecting the appropriate design, creating standard operating procedures, and acquiring in-depth knowledge of the day-to-day operations in the front of the house and the back of the house. This course is designed to demystify spa operations and provide a clear strategic overview of the knowledge and tools necessary to establish and run a profitable spa.Capital Markets (NIRI)
In this course, we will examine several aspects of the global capital markets, including private and public financial intermediaries, domestic and global security markets, organized exchanges for stock and bond securities trading, and capitalization structure. We will also learn the mechanics of the buy-side/sell-side, the role of investment bankers and brokers, the underwriting process, various types of financial securities and derivatives, and other topics that are timely to today’s global markets.Upcoming classes from WizIQ
WizIQ : How To Begin !
| Satish |
Monday, May 20, 2013 2:30 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London This class will guide the user about the WizIQ website from Signing up to taking classes Online.User will be learning about all the features available to him for online teaching. Topics being discussed will be 1 Creating the Public Profile As a ... |
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Demonstration of WizIQ Virtual classroom
| Jasmeen |
Monday, May 20, 2013 6:30 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London WizIQ is a revolutionary Web 2.0 platform where teachers and learners can collaborate in synchronous and asynchronous mode. It also has a powerful Virtual Classroom with a host of features like: * Whiteboard with MS Office like options *... |
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Demonstration of WizIQ Virtual classroom
| Vishal Kanwar |
Monday, May 20, 2013 3:30 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London WizIQ is a revolutionary Web 2.0 platform where teachers and learners can collaborate in synchronous and asynchronous mode. It also has a powerful Virtual Classroom with a host of features like: * Whiteboard with MS Office like options *... |
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Part 4: Organize, teach, and learn on a MOOC
| Integrating Technology 4 Active Lifelong Learning |
Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:00 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Teaching and learning online is becoming popular among organizations as more and more public (K-12 and Higher Education) and private sectors are beginning to understand the value in cutting costs and in catering to students' need for online education... |
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Quantum Mechanics I
Lecture 1 of Leonard Susskind’s Modern Physics course concentrating on Quantum Mechanics. Recorded January 14, 2008 at Stanford University.
Lecture 19 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering XIX, Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Professor Channing Robertson of the Stanford University Chemical Engineering Department discusses the functioning of a kidney dialysis machine and clinic.
Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity V
Lecture 5 of Leonard Susskind’s Modern Physics concentrating on General Relativity. Recorded October 20, 2008 at Stanford University.
Lecture 1 - Recent Advances in Heart Surgery, Summer Science Seminar
June 12, 2007 presentation by Robert Robbins for the Stanford University Office of Science Outreach’s Summer Science Lecture Series. Dr. Robbins, Professor & Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director of Stanford's Cardiovascular Institute, delivers information on the state of research, the newest studies, and the latest treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Lecture 1 - Building a Circuit-Diagram for the Brain (Jennifer Raymond), The Future of Human Health
Jennifer Raymond (Stanford University) is building a "wiring diagram" for the brain. By bridging the gap between individual synapses and whole-brain learning & memory, Raymond’s research offers new insights and strategies for medical rehabilitation and K-12 education.
Lecture 11 - Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy, Summer Science Seminar
August 21, 2008 presentation by Stacey Bent for the Stanford University Office of Science Outreach’s Summer Science Lecture Series. Meeting the world's growing energy needs in a sustainable fashion is one of the most pressing problems of our time. Professor Bent introduces the scope of the energy problem and some of the options for sustainable energy, then will focus on two main devices: solar cells and fuel cells. Solar cells convert the energy of the sun directly into electricity, while fuel cells convert chemical energy directly into electricity. Current research at Stanford is studying the use of new materials to develop the next generation of solar cells and fuel cells.
Lecture 8 - Archimedes: Ancient Text Revealed with X-Ray Vision, Summer Science Seminar
August 3, 2006 presentation by Uwe Bergmann for the Stanford University Office of Science Outreach’s Summer Science Lecture Series. Uwe Bergman, Physicist at the Stanford Linear Accelerator takes the viewer on a journey of a 1,000 year old parchment from its origin in the Mediterranean city of Constantinople to a particle accelerator in Menlo Park.
Lecture 7 - Deafness: Emerging Strategies for a Cure (Stefan Heller), The Future of Human Health
Stefan Heller is trying to create inexpensive ear drops that can cure deafness. In this short talk, Heller describes how his team of researchers at Stanford University is transplanting stem cells into the ear to "regenerate" damaged hearing cells.
Difference Between an Idea and an Opportunity
Tom Byers, professor at Stanford University and founder and a faculty director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP), stresses that "Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made". He discusses a framework that elaborates the difference between an idea and an opportunity.
Career: Learning from Failure Early On
Khosla talks about his early career development. He first tried to do a company in India based on milk from soybeans. He travelled to Carnegie Mellon, and then to Stanford University. He describes why persistence and evangelism are important. Although he was not admitted to Stanford at first, saught more real-world experience, and was not admitted again, through persuasion and persistence, he was finally accepted.
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Financial Markets
Financial institutions are a pillar of civilized society, supporting people in their productive ventures and managing the economic risks they take on. The workings of these institutions are important to comprehend if we are to predict their actions today and their evolution in the coming information age. The course strives to offer understanding of the theory of finance and its relation to the history, strengths and imperfections of such institutions as banking, insurance, securities, futures, and other derivatives markets, and the future of these institutions over the next century.Roman Architecture
This course is an introduction to the great buildings and engineering marvels of Rome and its empire, with an emphasis on urban planning and individual monuments and their decoration, including mural painting. While architectural developments in Rome, Pompeii, and Central Italy are highlighted, the course also provides a survey of sites and structures in what are now North Italy, Sicily, France, Spain, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, and North Africa. The lectures are illustrated with over 1,000 images, the majority from Professor Kleiner's personal collection.Fundamentals of Physics
This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles and methods of physics for students who have good preparation in physics and mathematics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and quantitative reasoning. This course covers Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves.Freshman Organic Chemistry
This is the first semester in a two-semester introductory course focused on current theories of structure and mechanism in organic chemistry, their historical development, and their basis in experimental observation. The course is open to freshmen with excellent preparation in chemistry and physics, and it aims to develop both taste for original science and intellectual skills necessary for creative research.© 2013 Created by the OnlineClasses Network
