hi im danny ,im starting TU100 in feb 2012 ,so if your also doing this maybe leave your name so we can help each other out should it arise,
also how do you get an ou email account,
cheers
danny
Arran Brennan - Mon, 07/11/2011 - 19:44
Hi Danny,
My names Arran, I`m starting in Feb aswell, you can get me at arranbrennan@ymail.com, I was looking to see if I could get a Skype group set-up but haven`t had any response yet, doubt many people have looked into much about the course yet, anyways, be good to get in touch, prob be beneficial during the course, about an OU e-mail account, I have no idea, why not just use a regualr yahoo/gmail/hotmail account?
James Guthrie - Tue, 08/11/2011 - 15:29
Hey guys, I registered for TU100 last night too, with a final goal of BSc Honours Computing & IT.
I am just awaiting the registration and financial support packs to fill out and send back. I am 21 and have worked in engineering since leaving school but computing has always been my main interest. I am finally taking the plunge into OU to change my career. Really looking forward to it and hope to keep in touch with you guys.
As for OU email address, I dont think we get one until the course starts and we are OU students but I am not 100% sure.
Jenny Bond - Tue, 08/11/2011 - 16:58
Hi Danny
If you login to StudentHome you will find some details about your OU email account. Select the help section, then computer help and follow the email link.
You do get a google OU account if you click Google Apps in the student home section.
Stuart Stanway - Thu, 10/11/2011 - 22:50
Hi, I've recently registered for TU100 Feb 2012, just exploring the OU at present, seeing whats available and whats going on. I currently work in ICT but want to further my knowledge and career options, in the short time I've been in the industry it's amazing how quickly things change. I'm planning to do the Microsoft server technologies following this coarse and then see how it goes, haven't studied for a while so not sure how I'm going to find it.
A Skype group sounds good but there are google versions if we are to use google based email accounts, google+ is supposed to allow conferencing but I haven't tried it.
Stu.
David Bartalos - Fri, 11/11/2011 - 18:40
Hello everyone!
Also starting in Feb 2012, very excited... :)
My mail: freeeky1@gmail.com
I will study: Bsc (hons) Computing and IT with Statistics
What are you planning to study?
Peter Lesko - Sat, 12/11/2011 - 19:01
Hi everyone
My name is Peter and with my wife, we are starting TU 100 Feb.2012 studying towards BSc Honours Computing & IT.
We are based in Ireland. We may include Math. MU123 in Feb. as well.
It would be great to be in contact in a study group on skype or some other appl..My skypename: peterlesko
Graham Fletcher - Fri, 25/11/2011 - 16:03
Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about doing exactly the same as you and your wife Pete, already signed up to the TU100 in February and thinking it might be worth to do the MU123 alongside this. From the reviews the workload doesn't sound too off putting. Just trying to weight up whether it'll be too much to start with or pay off in the long run. Have you spoke to any OU advisors about it at all? Was thinking it might be a good idea!
I'll get a skype account sorted and join all the Facebook groups as well soon!
Nice to meet you all!
Bethany Williams - Mon, 14/11/2011 - 00:01
Hi all,
I start the TU100 module too and happy to join in any group discussions.
Will get my skype up and running soon :)
Beth
Bethany Williams - Mon, 14/11/2011 - 00:05
Also, as i have found the OU website a little less than helpful on what steps to take. I know how to apply but how much can you apply for at once? Can you do two modules that start in Feb together? I was thinking about doing my first year full time and seeing how it goes from there but this means i will study level one and two within the same year, is this ok?! I have tried and tried to make sense of it all but still struggling so if someone can explain it would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Beth
Robyn Bateman - Mon, 14/11/2011 - 10:50
Hi Bethany It's fine to study full time or part time with the OU or to flit between the two, dpending on your circumstances. In terms of studying a Level 1 and Level 2 course at the same time, I think that's possible but will depend on your current level of study, so you're not pushing yourself too much, too soon. Here's a bit more info on how long it takes to study certain modules at the OU, no more than 120 points at a time. Best thing to do is drop an email to general-enquiries@open.ac.uk or call 0854 3006090and speak to one of the OU's trained advisors who'll be able to talk you through the options and help you plan the best route. Hope that helps and best of luck with your future studies.
I have also registered to start this course in Feb.
Really looking forward to it but nervous about it too as not hot on the technology side of things despite working in IT! Really want to combine this with business studies to futher my career.
Hope I can remember some GCSE maths from 20 years ago....
Declan Quinn - Thu, 17/11/2011 - 22:26
another mature student then lol.
Glad Im not in the minority!
Nicole Moody - Fri, 13/01/2012 - 20:11
Hi Everyone
Yes registered to start in Feb also. Glad I'm not the only one having to remember maths from 20 years ago ...
Another silver haired feb starter of TU 100 in the northampton area.
Has anyone received any course materials yet?
Bev
Evaldas Petkevicius - Sun, 04/12/2011 - 18:10
There is a FB group TU100 - My Digital Life (February 2012) as well
Scott McNaughton - Mon, 19/12/2011 - 23:40
i looked at that page on facebook and nearly all of them were complaining about the course.
Mark Burnham - Mon, 05/12/2011 - 10:17
Hi,
I am also starting in feb. Starting off with doing a diploma of higher education in ict and computing and will most likely top up to the full degree doing tu100 to see if I can do home study... its been a while!
Nicholas Powell - Mon, 05/12/2011 - 14:49
Hi all,
I'm Nick, and will be starting in Feb with you all as well.
I'm looking forward to any chat groups we start, as would be good for all of us to understand together.
Speak to you all soon.
Nick
Richard Lawrence - Tue, 06/12/2011 - 19:14
Hi, I'm Richard, and I'm starting in February too. I'm doing this course as part of a Bsc In Computing and IT.
I look forward to chatting with you all soon.
Richard
Lauren Farmer - Thu, 08/12/2011 - 15:18
Hi,
I'm hoping to start in February too, hoping to do this course as part of a Bsc In Computing and IT. Anyone from Yorkshire?
Lauren
Jason Thorne - Tue, 13/12/2011 - 20:26
Hi all,
Another *cough* mature student here, going for B62 also. Work in IT. Look forward to participating in any discussions.
Yet another mature student here. Been playing around with computers for years now. Even did M206 10 years ago. Loved every minute of it whilst doing it but forgotten most of it since LOL.
Based in North Staffordshire, so if anyone is local to me then we could maybe get together during the module for some face to face study. Sometimes helps to bounce ideas of someone else.
Good luck to everyone. Hope you all enjoy it.
Tony
Sophia Stephens - Mon, 19/12/2011 - 13:50
Hi All
I'm Sophie, starting in Feb.
My first OU course! Quite excited, but nervous about whether i can do it! :-o
I'm based in Essex and will be grateful for all support :-)
Good Luck everyone.
Christopher Houghton - Mon, 19/12/2011 - 21:05
Howdy
Has anyone seen any information on recommend pre-reads for this module?
I will do all I can to help anyone and if I don't know the answer, we can find out together. Is going to be great to have people to talk to for help and support whilst completing my degree.
Good luck everyone!
Stacey
*Am based in Bristol*
Kristian Bogh - Fri, 23/12/2011 - 17:52
Im starting TU100 in feb as well and planing on studying towards a BSc in computing and ICT.
Hi Danny,
My names Arran, I`m starting in Feb aswell, you can get me at arranbrennan@ymail.com, I was looking to see if I could get a Skype group set-up but haven`t had any response yet, doubt many people have looked into much about the course yet, anyways, be good to get in touch, prob be beneficial during the course, about an OU e-mail account, I have no idea, why not just use a regualr yahoo/gmail/hotmail account?
Hey guys, I registered for TU100 last night too, with a final goal of BSc Honours Computing & IT.
I am just awaiting the registration and financial support packs to fill out and send back. I am 21 and have worked in engineering since leaving school but computing has always been my main interest. I am finally taking the plunge into OU to change my career. Really looking forward to it and hope to keep in touch with you guys.
As for OU email address, I dont think we get one until the course starts and we are OU students but I am not 100% sure.
Hi Danny
If you login to StudentHome you will find some details about your OU email account. Select the help section, then computer help and follow the email link.
Jenny, Platform Team
Hi, I've also registered for the TU100 in Feb 2012, would be great to make a few contacts for support. You can add me on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/omair.a.arshad , follow me on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/OmairArshad , email me at omairarshad@hotmail.co.uk .
Also there are a few Facebook support groups for this module, so it would be useful to join these: http://www.facebook.com/groups/153503348076362/ and http://www.facebook.com/OUTU100
You do get a google OU account if you click Google Apps in the student home section.
Hi, I've recently registered for TU100 Feb 2012, just exploring the OU at present, seeing whats available and whats going on. I currently work in ICT but want to further my knowledge and career options, in the short time I've been in the industry it's amazing how quickly things change. I'm planning to do the Microsoft server technologies following this coarse and then see how it goes, haven't studied for a while so not sure how I'm going to find it.
A Skype group sounds good but there are google versions if we are to use google based email accounts, google+ is supposed to allow conferencing but I haven't tried it.
Stu.
Hello everyone!
Also starting in Feb 2012, very excited... :)
My mail: freeeky1@gmail.com
I will study: Bsc (hons) Computing and IT with Statistics
What are you planning to study?
Hi everyone
My name is Peter and with my wife, we are starting TU 100 Feb.2012 studying towards BSc Honours Computing & IT.
We are based in Ireland. We may include Math. MU123 in Feb. as well.
It would be great to be in contact in a study group on skype or some other appl..My skypename: peterlesko
Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about doing exactly the same as you and your wife Pete, already signed up to the TU100 in February and thinking it might be worth to do the MU123 alongside this. From the reviews the workload doesn't sound too off putting. Just trying to weight up whether it'll be too much to start with or pay off in the long run. Have you spoke to any OU advisors about it at all? Was thinking it might be a good idea!
I'll get a skype account sorted and join all the Facebook groups as well soon!
Nice to meet you all!
Hi all,
I start the TU100 module too and happy to join in any group discussions.
Will get my skype up and running soon :)
Beth
Also, as i have found the OU website a little less than helpful on what steps to take. I know how to apply but how much can you apply for at once? Can you do two modules that start in Feb together? I was thinking about doing my first year full time and seeing how it goes from there but this means i will study level one and two within the same year, is this ok?! I have tried and tried to make sense of it all but still struggling so if someone can explain it would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Beth
Hi Bethany It's fine to study full time or part time with the OU or to flit between the two, dpending on your circumstances. In terms of studying a Level 1 and Level 2 course at the same time, I think that's possible but will depend on your current level of study, so you're not pushing yourself too much, too soon. Here's a bit more info on how long it takes to study certain modules at the OU, no more than 120 points at a time. Best thing to do is drop an email to general-enquiries@open.ac.uk or call 0854 3006090 and speak to one of the OU's trained advisors who'll be able to talk you through the options and help you plan the best route. Hope that helps and best of luck with your future studies.
__________________
Robyn Bateman (member of the Platform team)
Hi all,
another TU100 victim come February!
Be great to share ideas, etc with others
Mail me on kilmegan77@gmail.com
Declan
Hi Everyone
I have also registered to start this course in Feb.
Really looking forward to it but nervous about it too as not hot on the technology side of things despite working in IT! Really want to combine this with business studies to futher my career.
Hope I can remember some GCSE maths from 20 years ago....
another mature student then lol.
Glad Im not in the minority!
Hi Everyone
Yes registered to start in Feb also. Glad I'm not the only one having to remember maths from 20 years ago ...
Would be great to have contacts
nicole.moody@my.open.ac.uk
Alright,
I'm another feb starter....
Email; blackjack034@hotmail.com
Where are poeple based, any West Midlands Poeple?
Cheers, Chris
Hi All,
Im Mike, another new starter, Starting TU100 in Feb..
Im living in Kent at the moment, but work in Central London. Is there anyone working in London, or living in Kent?
Well, hope to chat to a few of you and get a group going.
My e-mail is fouriemd@yahoo.com
chat soon,, And good luck to all !
Mike
Hi all
Another silver haired feb starter of TU 100 in the northampton area.
Has anyone received any course materials yet?
Bev
There is a FB group TU100 - My Digital Life (February 2012) as well
i looked at that page on facebook and nearly all of them were complaining about the course.
Hi,
I am also starting in feb. Starting off with doing a diploma of higher education in ict and computing and will most likely top up to the full degree doing tu100 to see if I can do home study... its been a while!
Hi all,
I'm Nick, and will be starting in Feb with you all as well.
I'm looking forward to any chat groups we start, as would be good for all of us to understand together.
Speak to you all soon.
Nick
Hi, I'm Richard, and I'm starting in February too. I'm doing this course as part of a Bsc In Computing and IT.
I look forward to chatting with you all soon.
Richard
Hi,
I'm hoping to start in February too, hoping to do this course as part of a Bsc In Computing and IT. Anyone from Yorkshire?
Lauren
Hi all,
Another *cough* mature student here, going for B62 also. Work in IT. Look forward to participating in any discussions.
jasonarr0w@yahoo.com
Yet another mature student here. Been playing around with computers for years now. Even did M206 10 years ago. Loved every minute of it whilst doing it but forgotten most of it since LOL.
Based in North Staffordshire, so if anyone is local to me then we could maybe get together during the module for some face to face study. Sometimes helps to bounce ideas of someone else.
Good luck to everyone. Hope you all enjoy it.
Tony
Hi All
I'm Sophie, starting in Feb.
My first OU course! Quite excited, but nervous about whether i can do it! :-o
I'm based in Essex and will be grateful for all support :-)
Good Luck everyone.
Howdy
Has anyone seen any information on recommend pre-reads for this module?
Cheers, Chris
Feel free to add my email :
kooks.28@hotmail.com
I will do all I can to help anyone and if I don't know the answer, we can find out together. Is going to be great to have people to talk to for help and support whilst completing my degree.
Good luck everyone!
Stacey
*Am based in Bristol*
Im starting TU100 in feb as well and planing on studying towards a BSc in computing and ICT.
Please add me: rexmuaddib@gmail.com
I live in Denmark, but please dont hold it against me ;)
- Kristian
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