By David Wells, editor at Surviving the OU David looks at emerging technologies and prepares for the first TMA Here we go then, another two weeks to get my teeth stuck in to…am I enjoying it so far? It’s OK I suppose. Struggling to find the time each week to be honest,...
Open University Masters: Entry 17
By David Wells, editor at Surviving the OU David is hitting the theory hard in his latest two weeks of H817 The most recent activities are detailed below. Week 3: Debates and theories in elearning This was a solid week where we began picking in to elearning theories and ended the week...
Be Up And In Not Down And Out As A Student
Student life is notoriously known for being difficult. Frugal budgets, Ramen noodles and more late nights and coffee than you’ve ever known make up the elements in the life of a new university student. Mature students often get the better deal when it comes to studying, as they’re already established in the...
Open University Masters: Entry 16
By David Wells, editor at Surviving the OU David is all ready for the second year of his MAODE course Welcome back everyone! Hope your Open University studies are going well or you are enjoying a well-earned break. Either way, no messing about, let’s get straight into it. I’ve started the second...
Taking Your Education to the Next Level: Five Tips
If you already have a degree and would like to get higher up on the career ladder, you might be thinking about going back to school. With the development of online communication and collaboration technologies, it is now simple to complete an online course at your own pace. You can keep working,...
How to Hire a Good Teacher
If you’re somebody who has any say in the hiring process of teachers, or if you want to have such a role at some point in your career, then it’s imperative that you know how to spot a good teacher when you see one. It’s imperative because teacher selections matters, it really...
It’s Never Too Late To Change Career
If every day feels the same at work, and the only moment you’re looking forward to is the Friday afternoon when you can finally leave work behind for two whole days, it’s probably time to consider making a change. A lot of professional change careers up to five times during their entire...
From Passion to Profit: Turning a Love of Money into a Career in Finance
If you have an inexplicable passion for money, then why not turn it into your profession by forging yourself a career in finance? You see, a career in finance can be a very profitable thing, and not just because of the salaries involved. Yes, being a professional finance can be fruitful because...
A Lifetime’s Worth Of Experience: Going To University As A Mature Student
We’ve all, at some point, considered making a major change in our lives. Some people go for a career change, some people look at other ways to expand their quality of life by moving away, but some go back to education. While there has been a decrease in the amount of people...
The World Is Tough, But There Are More Opportunities Then Ever
Well, it’s hard to say that the younger generation of adults at the moment has it easier than before. Sure, there might be smartphones, laptops, iWatches and generally more personal tech and gadgets than you can shake a stick at, but overall, it’s been a bit rough. Property prices on an everlasting...
