Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we tackle retirement, photographic memories and bookkeeping/accounting. So if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then hopefully we will pick it up and stick it...
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OU TMAs: Understanding the Question
Answering an OU TMA question
By Leanne Goodall Handing in a good Open University TMA can often be simpler than you think Every student wants to do well on their TMA but sometimes (often?) it’s the process of understanding the question that really becomes a stumbling block for students. For some, writing a killer TMA takes a...
5 Ways to Make Studying Fun
By Leanne Goodall We all know that studying can be one long hard slog and sometimes we really need to liven things up and add a bit of fun. Making your study session a little more fun only adds to the learning process and helps things to stick in the mind too....
Issue 77: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then hopefully we will pick it up and stick it on the next Open University news.
Is Underachieving Your Worst Fear?
By Norah Martin Is Underachieving Your Worst Fear? Going through high school with flying colors brings praise from friends, family and professors. Students that are ahead of the pack enjoy many benefits indeed, one of the greatest rewards being a sense of high self-esteem. But, crowning achievements in high school do not...
Issue 76: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we cover: OU quality mark, carer achieves degree and Lord Briggs dies. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then hopefully we will pick it...
8 Ways to Get Through a Tricky Open University Module
By Leanne Goodall Open University modules can be tough but help is at hand with these top tips It might be that you’re finding the module really hard going or it might be that you’re struggling to enjoy it. Whatever the reason for your tricky module, these tips might just help you to...
Issue 75: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week: new OU courses, changing education and university monetary losses. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then hopefully we will pick it up and stick...
Top Tips for Surviving Your Degree
By Leanne Goodall So you’re doing a degree and you know by now that it is far from plain sailing. There are tough days, impossible days but also exciting days and those that give you a sense of achievement. So how do students get through a degree? For some students it can...
Issue 74: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we cover further strike action, 50 years since the ‘Univertsity of the Air’ and scams. So remember, if there’s a free course or bit of news on the agenda then...
