You Said, We Did
How your voice has made a difference
This page provides an opportunity to see the valuable feedback received from students across a wide range of communication channels, and to see what the OU has done in response.
Please note this video is now a couple of years old so some people no longer have the same title. The current Students Association leadership can be seen on their website.
Choose a topic from the drop-down list below to see how students can have an impact on their university experience and be empowered to help shape the University. Next time you are asked to give your opinion, you know that the OU is taking this feedback seriously and will respond.
You said...
You are not happy about mixed ability/language competence in tutorial group
We did...
We’ll be putting on extra catch-up tutorials for slower-paced students (already offered in some modules).
The new beginners’ modules will be working with pathways to account for different needs among learners.
Mixed abilities needs will be included as a theme in Associate Lecturer Staff Development workshops.
Languages and Applied Linguistics
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You said...
You had many questions about how the introduction of the new law undergraduate qualification affected students currently studying a law degree on the existing qualification.
We did...
The faculty OUSA student representative, Teaching Director and Head of Student Experience recorded an online session answering common questions, which was made available to all students on the law degree.
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that more could be done to prepare students for group work, and for difficulties which may arise.
We did...
The Law School ran an online session for students about collaborative work which addressed these issues. Additional tutor guidance was written and shared with tutors on managing difficulties arising from collaborative tasks.
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You said...
You wanted to have more opportunities to feedback on aspects of your modules
We did...
For our new modules, we are introducing more real-time surveys to the module websites, to capture your opinions and feedback at various stages or on specific activities.
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You said...
You often feel isolated in your studies
We did...
Most of our modules now have student buddies, who have successfully completed the module and can offer support from the perspective of someone who has been through what you are going through.
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you’d like more advice on careers choices and taking your next steps
We did...
Our new modules (e.g. S290) include ‘Employability insights’ and other resources, including ‘top tips’, prepared with the help of representatives from lots of different careers
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That the transition to the OU from a brick University was difficult as there were so many things to get used to about the OU.
We did...
Working with experienced OU students, we have developed new advice available on the Science Study site to help students who are new to distance learning and the OU.
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You would find it helpful to know more about what the tools used within EE830, a stage 1 module within the Masters programme could be used for and practically how to use them.
We did...
We produced three videos about blogging/using your OU blog, using OpenStudio and using wikis and host these on our Masters Subject Site for reference at any point during study of the MA
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You wanted more live sessions about topics covered in the module(s).
We did...
We have just launched our first Learning and Teaching seminar series for 2021-2022 with four seminars which will be co-led by module team chairs, tutors and students discussing
a) who decides on the curriculum
b) learning and teaching in response to the pandemic
c) assessment, agency and identity and d) preparing for the dissertation module.
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You said...
You needed support with developing personal branding on social media accounts and profiles for career progression as well as tips to help better manage your digital well being.
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Changes made include:
A) Developed new interactive networking webniars which look at creating Linked In profiles and use social media for career advancement.
B) Encouraged Careers Consultants to discuss digital health and mental wellbeing in all career consultations.
C) Encouraged students to support each other by discussing these topics in our Career Cafe forum - an informal space for students to get together to talk about alll things career related.
Careers and Employability
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