Design thinking refers to the cognitive, strategic and practical processes by which design concepts (prototypes for new products, buildings, machines, communications, etc.) are conceived, developed and delivered. It involves continually re-framing problems, challenging assumptions and integrating broad perspectives into solutions. What is Design Thinking? Empathizing and Defining the Problem Space – Using techniques like interviews, […]
New data by hiring platform Indeed has revealed which jobs are the most difficult to attract staff. The study found that engineers and construction workers are the most difficult workers for employers to find at the moment. The analysis looked at Irish job postings from January 1st through to the end of April this year […]
A new United Nations report – Technology in Education: a tool on whose terms? – is urging a rethink on how technology is used in education worldwide. The 2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report examines the impacts of educational technology, especially digital, on teaching and learning across the globe. The wide-ranging report notes that technology […]
Fight the Power! Climate Change Education: According to the UN, Climate Change is the defining issue of our time and we are at a defining moment. “From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and […]
You’ve probably heard the term FinTech a lot lately. But what exactly does it mean and why does it matter? Below, we tackle the question What is FinTech? and take a look at the financial technology trend that’s transforming finance. What is FinTech? FinTech refers to the application of modern technology to improve and automate […]
In this guest blog, Sean Bohan, a graduate of the Open Training College (OTC), continues to outline his career path into social care. In Part One of this series, I outlined how my entry into a career in Social Care has given me a career path from working frontline ‘in the trenches’, through mid-level management […]
How to Stay Motivated in College During Lockdown: With the reality of colleges moving their classes online, it is imperative that now, more than ever, we make sure that students don’t become disorientated with their studies, lack motivation, get left behind and slip through the cracks. Little research has come out so far of students’ […]
You’ve done all the shopping but you’d like to give the student in your life an extra present, one that will be perfect for college life. It’s too late at this stage to add to Bezos’ bank account and order online so we take a look at some last-minute gifts for students that you can […]
The natural sciences encompass diverse fields revolving around the systematic study of the physical world and natural phenomena using objective observations and quantitative data. What exactly do the “natural sciences” include and what unifying aspects define them? What Are the Natural Sciences? Broadly, major branches of natural science include: Physics – the study of matter, […]
The Open Training College has a proven track record when it comes to the delivery of high-quality accredited management courses. Modules such as Key Management Skills: Teamwork, Leadership & Communications equip students with practical skills as well as the necessary theoretical knowledge. Unit 2 of this module enables the student to be an effective and […]