No student needs to face the journey alone. Here you’ll find helpful articles and tools to support your studies - tips from those who've been there and done it, discussions about revising for exams, how to find support if you have a disability, summer study survival tips plus links to all the other OU portals offering tools to support you in being an OU student.
Have you heard about the OU’s ‘best kept secret’?
Then discover the OU’s ‘best kept secret’ – your online library!
Library Services has been experimenting with some new videos to promote and highlight the wealth of resources available to support your studies.
Collections of ‘world class’ high quality online content covering half a million ebooks, ejournal collections, newspapers, video and audio content have been selected and used in a suite of themed showcases presented via the OU Library’s Explore library resources pages. Listed on the right-hand side of the Explore library resources web page you will find 14 different subject areas including Engineering technology and design, Environment, development and international studies, Health and Social Care, Languages and Law.
“Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of the wealth of resources that the OU library can offer to a student.” OU Student
Are you aware of all the different library resources available to you when you study with the OU?
Design, engineering and technology
Find out how the designers and architects prepared for the 2012 Olympics in London or how challenges relating to the sustainability and future use of the building developments were overcome
Environment, Development and International Studies
Find out how the effects of climate change are being felt across the world, or who shapes our world and why
Health and Social Care
Find out what improvements are being made to child protection services or want to discover what professionals say about how we can better protect children
Languages
Want to research somewhere to have a drink on Las Ramblas or order dos cafés por favor in Barcelona? Maybe you want to find out and talk knowledgeably about modern French culture
Law
Want to understand more about the origins and history of human rights in the UK
Would you like to find out more about child protection or how globalisation is affecting us all? Maybe you want to be able to talk more knowledgeably about modern French culture or understand more about the history of human rights in the UK? Or ever wondered how the designers and architects prepared for the 2012 Olympics in London? Then discover the OU’s ‘best ...
Hi, Anyone studying DD208? Im just trying to start TMA 4 and havent managed to attend any tutorials, anyone else the same??
Hi
I have just discovered this forum. I am in my 3rd year of OU and am currently studying DD208. I sadly have not been able to attend any tutorials and i am beginning to feel out of my depth a little. I am a full time carer to my mother, who has dementia so it is not easy to find the time to study peacefull :)
Im sure Im not alone so if you are feeling a little out of your depth you are not alone :o)
Thanks for reading this.
Lisa
Hi I have just discovered this forum. I am in my 3rd year of OU and am currently studying DD208. I sadly have not been able to attend any tutorials and i am beginning to feel out of my depth a little. I am a full time carer to my mother, who has dementia so it is not easy to find the time to study peacefull :) Im sure Im not alone so if you are feeling a little out of your ...
Volunteers needed: become a School governor
School governors are the largest group of volunteers in education. They support and challenge the Head Teacher, set the strategic direction for the school and monitor and evaluate progress. As members of the school’s governing body, governors have the opportunity to significantly develop their skills and competencies.
A report carried out by The City of London showed that 67 per cent of school governor volunteers had improved influencing and negotiation skills compared with 43 per cent of the total sample. 71 per cent of school governors reported a skills gain in team working in comparison to 43 per cent of the total sample. Volunteers also reported that taking on the role of school governor was extremely useful
for developing hard business skills, such as an increased business awareness and financial skills like planning and budgets*.
SGOSS have also launched a new short film this week, “We’re the people…” which follows four volunteers in their workplaces and shows how they use their skills to support children, education and schools.
SGOSS CEO Liz McSheehy says:
“There is a common misconception that school governors are just parents of children at a school. We wanted to showcase that this volunteer opportunity is all-inclusive and a vital part of school improvement. Becoming a school governor allows a broad range of people to enact real change in education as well as enabling people to develop
practical business skills.”
Have you thought about volunteering and using your OU skills to help a school? Education charity ‘SGOSS – Governors for Schools’ has launched a new campaign which highlights the personal benefits of volunteering in a quest to help fill 30,000 school governor vacancies across England. School governors are the largest group of volunteers in education. They ...
Online conference: starting a web-based business
The conference is a two-day event that allows students across the country to be immersed in a connected experience that will inspire them to start new web-based enterprises.
This event is free, but you have to register in advance.
Find out more:
- Virtual Enterprise Conference
- Careers advice and news from the OU
- OU course: B322 Investigating entrepreneurial opportunities
Published: 13 February 2013
Want to make, sell or do business online? Join over 500 students and digital geeks for the 4th annual Virtual Enterprise Conference held virtual and at Birmingham Science Park on 19-20 March. The conference is a two-day event that allows students across the country to be immersed in a connected experience that will inspire them to start new web-based enterprises. This event is ...
Do you want to work in TV?
To kickstart your career, apply to The Network! The Network is a FREE intensive introduction to working in the TV industry, run by the world’s leading TV festival.
The training will take place in Edinburgh 21 – 24 August 2013. NO qualifications are needed! The scheme is open to anyone aged 18+ could be the first step for and is the first step for anyone wanting to kick start a career in TV.
Find out more:
To kickstart your career, apply to The Network! The Network is a FREE intensive introduction to working in the TV industry, run by the world’s leading TV festival. Get one of the 65 places on The Network and you’ll spend 4 days in Edinburgh learning practical TV making skills from top programme makers. You’ll receive insider insights and careers advice as ...
professional certificate in accounting
planning to start this course, anybody done it.how does it compare with the aat/acca.
planning to start this course, anybody done it.how does it compare with the aat/acca.
Which level course to choose?
Hi, I'm currently working towards a History BA (Hons). By the end of the year, I would have completed:
Level 1 course - AA100
Level 2 - A200 and A219
Level 3 - AA312 and started A330.
I'm having a bit if an indecision about where to gain the last 60 credits from. Do I opt for the 2x Level 1 courses A150 and A151 or do I aim for another level 2 or 3 course? I don't know what to do for the best and any advice would be most welcome :)
Emma
Hi, I'm currently working towards a History BA (Hons). By the end of the year, I would have completed: Level 1 course - AA100 Level 2 - A200 and A219 Level 3 - AA312 and started A330. I'm having a bit if an indecision about where to gain the last 60 credits from. Do I opt for the 2x Level 1 courses A150 and A151 or do I aim for another level 2 or 3 course? I don't know what to do for the best ...
Law, Social sciences, Socialization
Hi Every One.
I suggest all law and social sciences student to meet at least once a month.we could book some place for meeting and could have lunch/dinner and could discuss our problems in course.we should contribute for this purpose and have to help each other to make this goal easy for us
Hi Every One. I suggest all law and social sciences student to meet at least once a month.we could book some place for meeting and could have lunch/dinner and could discuss our problems in course.we should contribute for this purpose and have to help each other to make this goal easy for us
Have you heard about the OU’s ‘best kept secret’?
Library Services has been experimenting with some new videos to promote and highlight the wealth of resources available to support your studies. Collections of ‘world class’ high quality online content covering ejournal collections, newspaper and document archives, video and audio content and a growing range of ebooks have been selected and used in a suite of themed showcases presented via the library’s Explore library resources pages. Are you aware of all the different library resources available to you when you study with the OU? Review a video in your chosen subject area and let us know which resources you didn’t know about or what you thought of the videos. Email your comments to library-promotions@open.ac.uk
Listed on the right-hand side of the Explore library resources web page you will find 14 different subject areas including Health & Social Care, Law, Psychology, and Environment, Development and International Studies.
Would you like to find out more about the wage gap between men and women or find out if climate change is such a big deal? Have you ever wondered how globalisation is affecting all of us or would you like to explore human rights in the UK? Then discover the OU’s ‘best kept secret’ – your online library! Library Services has been experimenting with ...
OES and OCAS - How on earth does this work?
Results:
OES: 81
OCAS: 36
I've just had a huge shock to find that I have failed my module overall. My "OCAS" result for my TMA01 and TMA02 was a pathetic 36 average. I was undergoing a lot of stress at the time (estranged from my father, hit by a car, lost my job) and the OU has been made aware of this. I was disappointed in my mark but made an extra effort in my iCMA and EMA to bring up my average, thinking that this would pull up my score and mean that I would pass the module.
I have just discovered this is not so as, although I recieved 81 for the "OES" result, because I only got 36 in the "OCAS" I have failed the module.
I thought all of the assignments added together and your module result was that average? Why is it split into two average as I would have passed with an average of 58.5 if this was not the case?
I am very confused!
Results: OES: 81 OCAS: 36 I've just had a huge shock to find that I have failed my module overall. My "OCAS" result for my TMA01 and TMA02 was a pathetic 36 average. I was undergoing a lot of stress at the time (estranged from my father, hit by a car, lost my job) and the OU has been made aware of this. I was disappointed in my mark but made an extra effort in my iCMA and EMA to ...
OES and OCAS - How on earth does this work?
Results:
OES: 81
OCAS: 36
I've just had a huge shock to find that I have failed my module overall. My "OCAS" result for my TMA01 and TMA02 was a pathetic 36 average. I was undergoing a lot of stress at the time (estranged from my father, hit by a car, lost my job) and the OU has been made aware of this. I was disappointed in my mark but made an extra effort in my iCMA and EMA to bring up my average, thinking that this would pull up my score and mean that I would pass the module.
I have just discovered this is not so as, although I recieved 81 for the "OES" result, because I only got 36 in the "OCAS" I have failed the module.
I thought all of the assignments added together and your module result was that average? Why is it split into two average as I would have passed with an average of 58.5 if this was not the case?
I am very confused!
Results: OES: 81 OCAS: 36 I've just had a huge shock to find that I have failed my module overall. My "OCAS" result for my TMA01 and TMA02 was a pathetic 36 average. I was undergoing a lot of stress at the time (estranged from my father, hit by a car, lost my job) and the OU has been made aware of this. I was disappointed in my mark but made an extra effort in my iCMA and EMA to ...
Teachers/ Studying towards being a Teacher.
Hi all!
I'm 22-years-old and currently studying towards an English Literature degree with the OU. It's my goal to become a Primary school teacher. I volunteer 4 days a week at a local Primary School both because I really enjoy it and because of the work experience.
What I was wondering is: Am I at a disadvantage for getting my degree with the OU?
I find it best suits me, it's cheaper and it allows me to work at the same time. I like the flexibility it offers and the way in which I can study. But I don't want it to put me at a disadvantage when it comes to applying for teacher training and eventually teaching positions.
Also, I'd love to know what your experience is with gaining a degree with the OU or with a brick(?) University.
Are any of you teachers/training/studying to become teachers, if so what was your experience and what route did you take?
I have also written a blog post asking for information if you're interested.
I would love any extra information.
http://ramblingsofalogophile.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/irrelevant-post.html
Hi all! I'm 22-years-old and currently studying towards an English Literature degree with the OU. It's my goal to become a Primary school teacher. I volunteer 4 days a week at a local Primary School both because I really enjoy it and because of the work experience. What I was wondering is: Am I at a disadvantage for getting my degree with the OU? I find it best suits me, it's cheaper and it ...
new to ou
hi im new to ou and looking for some support or a contact to talk to regarding dd303. Starting at end of jan. Im in devon so anyone out there? Rachel
hi im new to ou and looking for some support or a contact to talk to regarding dd303. Starting at end of jan. Im in devon so anyone out there? Rachel
TU100 starting Feb 2013
Hey everyone,
My name Alex, 24, Male, Live in buckinghamshire and cornwall,
This is the start of my open uni career working towards my bsc with honors in computing and it.
I am only a part time student and full time live in carer.
Looking for someone who lives near Farnham Common / Buckinghamshire to join forces and save the world and study some.
Here is some ways of contacting me
alexpage1111@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/alex.page.984
@Alexpage1111
And most of all good luck everyone
:)
Hey everyone, My name Alex, 24, Male, Live in buckinghamshire and cornwall, This is the start of my open uni career working towards my bsc with honors in computing and it. I am only a part time student and full time live in carer. Looking for someone who lives near Farnham Common / Buckinghamshire to join forces and save the world and study some. Here is some ways of ...
Introduction
Hello. I am Navin. I am new to open university. I am doing AA100 course of 60 credits. I hope I will do good. Thanks.
Hello. I am Navin. I am new to open university. I am doing AA100 course of 60 credits. I hope I will do good. Thanks.
STUDYING FULL-TIME
Hi everyone, I'm beginning my studies in February. I've enrolled on 2 modules already and thinking of starting another 2 in April. I'm doing Business studies: Accounting.
Has anyone done or is doing full-time study now? How difficult is it, how many hours of study a day (a week) does it require in real life?
Any information would be helpful.
Hi everyone, I'm beginning my studies in February. I've enrolled on 2 modules already and thinking of starting another 2 in April. I'm doing Business studies: Accounting. Has anyone done or is doing full-time study now? How difficult is it, how many hours of study a day (a week) does it require in real life? Any information would be helpful.
Young people in the South
Heya, my name's Chris, and I'm in my second year with the OU. I'm 19, and although my OU courses are really good, all my friends have disappeared off to bricks and mortar universities. I'm sure I'm not alone in this, so are there any other young students out there in the South who would like to start a group and meet up occasionally? Here's a link to the OUSA forum page: http://learn.open.ac.uk/mod/forumng/discuss.php?d=1117904
Heya, my name's Chris, and I'm in my second year with the OU. I'm 19, and although my OU courses are really good, all my friends have disappeared off to bricks and mortar universities. I'm sure I'm not alone in this, so are there any other young students out there in the South who would like to start a group and meet up occasionally? Here's a link to the OUSA forum page: ...
W100 Scotland**
Im Starting W100 In February Iv Been Searching For Weeks Now And Cant Seem To Get In Touch With Anyone From Near Me Can Anyone Help Or Give Advise On How I Go About This? Much Appriciated
Thanks
Im Starting W100 In February Iv Been Searching For Weeks Now And Cant Seem To Get In Touch With Anyone From Near Me Can Anyone Help Or Give Advise On How I Go About This? Much Appriciated Thanks
Happy (or is it?) results day!
My Facebook feed is awash with good news and celebration - that means it must be results day! Fellow Open University bods are status-updating their achievements left right and centre and, I tell you, there are some very happy people in OU land today.
A day like today is especially nice when you know some of the other students and have met them in person because you’ve had a chance to hear their stories and you know what they’re going through. A particular student I know has finished her BSc now - having received her final results today - and is moving on to do an MA which is superb news because she’s got the intelligence and drive to do really well. Another student has just finished his third - yes THIRD - BA and is moving on to do a BSc in his lifelong learning quest. Such amazing students and some incredible achievements floating around the Facebookosphere today.
It would be utterly heedless and negligent of me, however, to prattle on about all those students who have passed without mention of those who haven’t had such fortunate today. There will, undoubtedly, be students today who have either failed modules or simply not ended up with the grade they either sought or needed.
It has happened to me before - any regular readers will know that I failed a module only last year which just so happened to be the final module of my BSc. That sinking feeling upon realising you’ve not passed is just utterly engulfing. I use the words ‘not passed’ because ‘fail’ is such a negative way to look at it, and if there’s one thing I learned from failing it’s that it’s far from the end of the world. Given a bit of hindsight I find things always make more sense. When I failed that final module I thought my world was caving in, but I got the chance to resubmit and now it’s something I can shrug off and put down to experience.
I feel for any student who hasn’t achieved what they planned for today. This is not always an easy thing to do so I tip my bonnet to each and every one of you who has had the guts to at least try - it’s people like you who inspire me, not the natural super- academics who always get first class everything but those who are putting in the graft and really trying. There’s a motivational motto I picked up from running which is really appropriate here when put into a studying context: “No matter how slow you go, you’re still lapping everyone on the sofa”.
Grades aren’t everything; they count for something, obviously, but don’t fixate on them. After all, you’re doing far better than anyone who thought about registering but didn’t.
My Facebook feed is awash with good news and celebration - that means it must be results day! Fellow Open University bods are status-updating their achievements left right and centre and, I tell you, there are some very happy people in OU land today. I didn’t realise it was results day myself, so it was only upon seeing the proclamations that I thought it wise to check ...
W100 February
Hi Everyone,
Firstly apologies if I've posted this in the wrong place. I'm starting W100 in February 2013, and wondered whether anyone in Kent / SE London area would be interested in starting a study group of some sorts?
Thanks,
Lisa
Hi Everyone, Firstly apologies if I've posted this in the wrong place. I'm starting W100 in February 2013, and wondered whether anyone in Kent / SE London area would be interested in starting a study group of some sorts? Thanks, Lisa
