Other sources of knowledge
Creating additional knowledge on information, behavioral and risk precaution is possible via free inter alia accessible educational material databases. Below several, open-source media libraries are presented and created by Universities and NGOs.
Open Course Ware
Since 2001, MIT OpenCourseWare has been creating new opportunities for millions of learners and educators, sharing Open Educational Resources (OER) from MIT and helping to lead a global revolution in free access to knowledge.
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Language: English
Type of material: Training material, online course
Target audience: (Technical) professionals
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Open Course Ware
OpenCourseWare seeks to capitalize on the potential of the internet to eliminate borders and geographic distance as obstacles to the instantaneous exchange of knowledge and new ideas. It offers all course materials free to everyone.
Institution: TU Delft
Language: English
Type of material: Training material, online course
Target audience: (Technical) professionals to general public
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OpenLearning Campus
The Open Learning Campus equips individuals with the knowledge and capabilities to tackle the toughest development challenges. It offers a comprehensive learning curriculum and an enhanced learner experience.
Institution: Worldbank
Language: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese, Portuguese, Burmese
Type of material: Training material, information material, online course
Target audience: Professionals to general public
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Hydrology and Climatology
Webgeo is a multimedia learning environment in which process sequences of physical geography are modelled and visualized. Short, interlinked interactive learning units form a knowledge-oriented learning environment.
Institution: Webgeo
Language: English, French, German, Spanish
Type of material: Training material, online course
Target audience: General public
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Educational materials
See the latest materials including children’s books, textbooks, lesson plans, activities, games, and online resources on disaster prevention. The content is organized by and created for specific regions, age groups, hazards, and themes.
Institution: UNDRR Language: English, French, Spanish and more
Type of material: Training material
Target audience: Students
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Educational materials
Teachers Pay Teachers is a platform created by teachers, for teachers to access the community, content, and tools they need to teach at their best. TPT provides a marketplace for teachers to exchange instructional materials and access digital tools.
Institution: Teachers pay Teachers
Language: English
Type of material: Training material
Target audience: Student to general public
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Teaching Materials
Explore the free teaching resources to help enrich curriculum subjects and connect human crisis with human kindness. The teaching material is sorted by age group and theme and developed for capacity building training.
Institution: British Red Cross
Language: English
Type of material: Training material
Target audience: Student to general public
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Emergency Preparedness
The American Red Cross works closely with schools and youth-serving organizations. The age-appropriate preparedness materials include engaging activities and easy action steps that youth will find both fun and effective.
Institution: American Red Cross
Language: English
Type of material: Training material
Target audience: Student to general public
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