Information technology is an integral part of many OU courses, enabling you to learn about your subject, contact others, or find resources.
Many OU courses expect you to use a computer for your study, and for other courses you may well find it helpful to do so.
Read about different ways to use a computer in your course, find tips to get started, or learn how to make the most of forums.
To find out what type of computer is needed for an OU course, see the course description.
