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.
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Some regret was expressed about the move away from face to face tutorials.
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Unfortunately, the attendance of face to face tutorials overall has been low. As it is difficult to justify using significant resources for activities that benefit only a minority of our students we believe that recorded online tutorials are a more useful substitute. We continue to review the provision of tuition across our modules and will investigate the feasibility of selected face to face events such as introductory or revision days schools.
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We find the online environment overwhelming at first.
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We introduced a hard-copy Quick Start Guide for students on DD102 and a hard-copy Preparing for Study booklet on DD103.
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You said...
We find it hard to find and work with assessment guidance online.
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We introduced hard copy assignment booklets on our core level 1 modules, DD102 and DD103
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We need help with OU Live, module websites, submitting TMAs and using forums.
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We introduced a range of ‘How to…’ videos on navigating module websites, using OU Live, submitting TMAs and using forums.
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You said...
Moving from Year 1 to Year 2 is daunting
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We introduced a range of resources (videos, audios and FAQs) to help to prepare you to move from your first year of study to your second year.
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You found the timing of final assignments on some modules difficult.
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We revised schedules to provide more space between final assignments.
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You wanted more variety in the way your learning is assessed.
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Our new modules now include a range of different forms of assessment including report styles for different audiences, essays and poster presentations.
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You said...
You wanted more printed materials when you start studying.
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We have reintroduced a printed Assignment Booklet at Level 1 to help you get used to what is required in OU assessments.
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You said you find the calculation of module and qualification results confusing.
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We have clarified the information presented on our qualifications websites.
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You said...
Ability to complete degree in 3 years (full time) when completing through the Open University.
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We know that our students want more flexible options in planning their studies, including increasing the intensity of their studies. This year, the programme will be looking at how we can provide more study intensity flexibility for students, including reviewing the study order of modules within qualification stages and offering.
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