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1. Title

   Finding information in education: LearningSpace: Open University

   Description

   This introductory module covers the identification and use of information resources in education. The module covers: different types of resources and how to search for and use them; evaluating Internet resources; organising information; and keeping up to date. It is aimed at both students and teachers and requires access to the Internet to fully benefit from the material. Some of the Web links in the module are no longer working. The module is expected to take nine hours to complete and is provided by the UK Open University as part of its LearningSpace, a collection of over 800 free online courses (as at July 2016).

   Publisher

   Open University

   http://www.open.edu/openlearn/education/finding-information-education/content-section-0

2. Title

   Finding information in mathematics and statistics: LearningSpace: Open University

   Description

   An introduction to finding and using mathematical information. Topics covered include use of bibliographic databases, using the Internet to locate information, producing bibliographies, and using a variety of information sources such as electronic journals and newsfeeds. Access to the Internet is required to fully benefit from this resource. This introductory module is provided by the UK Open University as part of its LearningSpace, a collection of over 800 free online courses (as at July 2016). It is expected to take nine hours to complete.

   Publisher

   Open University

   http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/mathematics-and-statistics/finding-information-mathematics-and-statistics/content-section-0

3. Title

   Finding information in science and nature: LearningSpace: Open University

   Description

   This introductory module provides guidance on finding and using information in science and nature. A self-assessment exercise is followed by notes on searching for, evaluating and organising information. It covers search engines and gateways, books and e-books, databases, images, journals, encyclopaedias, news and Internet resources. Access to the Internet is required to fully benefit from this module. Some of the links are no longer working. The module is expected to take nine hours to complete and is provided by the UK Open University as part of its LearningSpace, a collection of over 800 free online courses (as at July 2016).

   Publisher

   Open University

   http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/science/finding-information-science-and-nature/content-section-0

4. Title

   ICTs: technology news: LearningSpace: Open University

   Description

   This introductory module examines the use of the Internet as a tool for keeping up-to-date. It covers the study skills required, such as taking notes and summarising and also examines different learning skills. Brief guidance is given on evaluating Web resources. Netiquette and ethical and legal considerations are also discussed. The module requires access to the Internet to fully benefit from the material. Some of the Web links in the module are no longer working. The module is expected to take eight hours to complete and is provided by the UK Open University as part of its LearningSpace, a collection of over 800 free online courses (as at July 2016).

   Publisher

   Open University

   http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/icts-technology-news/content-section-0

5. Title

   Information on the web: LearningSpace: Open University

   Description

   This introductory module covers the skills required to use search engines to find information and images on the Internet, and also how to critically assess and reference the resources that are found. Some of the exercises require Web access. Some of the Web links in the module are no longer working. The module is expected to take fifteen hours to complete and is provided by the UK Open University as part of its LearningSpace, a collection of over 800 free online courses (as at July 2016).

   Publisher

   Open University

   http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/information-on-the-web/content-section-0

6. Title

   Web guide: LearningSpace: Open University

   Description

   This introductory module provides guidance on using the Internet, including Web browsers, websites, use of favourites, home pages, pop up windows, assessing the quality of Web pages, using the Internet safely PDFs, accessibility and language settings. Useful tips and tricks are also provided. The module requires access to the Internet to fully benefit from the material. Some of the Web links in the module are no longer working. The module is expected to take six hours to complete and is provided by the UK Open University as part of its OpenLearn, a collection of over 800 free online courses (as at June 2016).

   Publisher

   Open University

   http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/web-guide/content-section-0