[access-uk] Re: Study with the Open University.

Tony and Kirsty,

I think Tink 's message is very helpful and I cannot add much more to =
what
she has so thoughtfully expressed.

As someone who has been teaching for the University since 1991 I totally
agree with her point that:=20
" ... the first couple of weeks will seem hectic, complicated and =
probably a
little bit daunting. I don't think =3D this has got anything to do with =
being
visually impaired, it's probably how =3D most students feel."

Like the Royal Marines just "hack it" and use your tutor and the other
support mechanisms to the utmost.

HTh and good luck,

Denis

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf =
Of
L=E9onie Watson
Sent: 10 February 2007 14:14
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Study with the Open University.

Tony,

        As I said to Kirsty, if you've got questions, please ask. It's a bit
difficult to know where to start otherwise.

        If you haven't already, talk to your tutor and/or your regional OU
office. The team down in Bristol are very helpful and I've come to know =
=3D
them
well. I've had some exceptionally helpful tutors too. One was tutoring =
=3D
his
first course and despite this, found time to visit my house and help me =
=3D
with
complex programming diagrams. As much down to his goodwill as anything, =
=3D
but
indicative of the help I've had from the OU.=3D20
=3D20

        Make sure you have your course materials in accessible format,
before you start the course. If you look on your student home page, =3D
you'll
find information about when course materials are dispatched. Usually =3D
it's
about 2 weeks before the course starts. If you haven't received =3D
accessible
versions of your materials around about the same time, get on the phone =
=3D
and
track them down. There's nothing worse than trying to get started on a
course and find your feet, then realising you haven't got the tools to =
=3D
get
going.

        The other thing I'd add, and having been thinking about it since
responding to Kirsty's post, is that the first couple of weeks will seem
hectic, complicated and probably a little bit daunting. I don't think =
=3D
this
has got anything to do with being visually impaired, it's probably how =
=3D
most
students feel.

        The one thing that you will find, is that once you get a feel for
how much time and effort you'll need to put in each week, begin to get
comfortable with the way the course is constructed and get into the =3D
rhythm
of studying, things will seem a lot less problematic.

        I've really enjoyed studying with the OU, although it's tough now
I'm working full time, which I wasn't when I began my degree. You'll =3D
have
fun and if you're like me, then learning something new is definitely a =
=3D
good
way to spend a few hours each week.

 Regards,
L=3DE9onie.

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf =
=3D
Of
TONY CRETNEY
Sent: 10 February 2007 13:48
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Study with the Open University.

Hi folks
I would also be interested in any information that could be got relating =
=3D
to
this topic, as I am due to start my curse at the beginning of March.  I =
=3D
am
not running jaws to complicate matters a bit but I am using Zoom Text..
As in Kirsty's case I too have no objections to anyone contacting me off
list.
My email address it rac@xxxxxxxx
Tony
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirsty" <kdcindy2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 12:39 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Study with the Open University.


> Hi all,
>
> Last year I had some questions in relation to studying with the =
open=3D20
> university.
>
> Having now enrolled on my course, I have some more specific =
questions=3D20
> relating to accessibility, using Jaws and the student areas of =
the=3D20
> site, and also the conferencing software.
>
> I would really appreciate it if anyone could help by sharing some=3D20
> knowledge and experience with regard to this.
>
> As it's quite specific, feel free to get in touch off list:
> kdcindy2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> if you are able to help.
>
> Many thanks in advance
>
> Kirsty
>
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