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<p>Information technology is an integral part of courses. It's used to enable students to learn about their subject, contact one another, and find resources.</p><p>Using a computer for study can be useful for students on any course. For example, about a half of all Open University courses expect students to use a computer.</p><p>In this course, you'll look at:</p><ul class="oucontent-bulleted"><li><p>the different ways you might be asked to use a PC in your course;</p></li><li><p>top tips to get started;</p></li><li><p>how to make the most of online conferencing;</p></li><li><p>links to resources.</p></li></ul><p>You may also find it useful to <b>look through our Web Guide</b> (accessed 7 November 2006).</p><p>Find out more about studying with The Open University by <span class="oucontent-linkwithtip"><a class="oucontent-hyperlink" href="http://www.open.ac.uk/courses?LKCAMPAIGN=OLSU_KeepLearning&MEDIA=_OU">visiting our online prospectus</a></span>.</p>
<p>Information technology is an integral part of courses. It's used to enable students to learn about their subject, contact one another, and find resources.</p><p>Using a computer for study can be useful for students on any course. For example, about a half of all Open University courses expect students to use a computer.</p><p>In this course, you'll look at:</p><ul class="oucontent-bulleted"><li>
<p>the different ways you might be asked to use a PC in your course;</p>
</li><li>
<p>top tips to get started;</p>
</li><li>
<p>how to make the most of online conferencing;</p>
</li><li>
<p>links to resources.</p>
</li></ul><p>You may also find it useful to <b>look through our Web Guide</b> (accessed 7 November 2006).</p><p>Find out more about studying with The Open University by <span class="oucontent-linkwithtip"><a class="oucontent-hyperlink" href="http://www.open.ac.uk/courses?LKCAMPAIGN=OLSU_KeepLearning&MEDIA=_OU">visiting our online prospectus</a></span>.</p>
<p>Information technology is an integral part of courses. It's used to enable students to learn about their subject, contact one another, and find resources.</p><p>Using a computer for study can be useful for students on any course. For example, about a half of all Open University courses expect students to use a computer.</p><p>In this unit, you'll look at:</p><ul class="oucontent-bulleted"><li>
<p>the different ways you might be asked to use a PC in your course;</p>
</li><li>
<p>top tips to get started;</p>
</li><li>
<p>how to make the most of online conferencing;</p>
</li><li>
<p>links to resources.</p>
</li></ul><p>You may also find it useful to <b>look through our Web Guide</b> (accessed 7 November 2006).</p>
The internet is a fantastic source of information for any student, but how do you evaluate the information each site provides? This free course, Using a computer for study, will help you assess the benefits of information technology, providing guidance on the protocols for using email, online conferencing and real time chat as methods of communication.<link rel="canonical" href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/using-computer-study/content-section-0" /> First published on Thu, 26 May 2011 as <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/using-computer-study/content-section-0">Using a computer for study</a>. To find out more visit The Open University's <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/ole-home-page">Openlearn</a> website. Creative-Commons 2011
The internet is a fantastic source of information for any student, but how do you evaluate the information each site provides? This unit will help you assess the benefits of information technology, providing guidance on the protocols for using email, online conferencing and real time chat as methods of communication.<link rel="canonical" href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/using-computer-study/content-section-0" /> First published on Thu, 26 May 2011 as <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/using-computer-study/content-section-0">Using a computer for study</a>. To find out more visit The Open University's <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/ole-home-page">Openlearn</a> website. Creative-Commons 2011
The internet is a fantastic source of information for any student, but how do you evaluate the information each site provides? This free course, Using a computer for study, will help you assess the benefits of information technology, providing guidance on the protocols for using email, online conferencing and real time chat as methods of communication.<link rel="canonical" href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/using-computer-study/content-section-0" /> First published on Mon, 14 Mar 2016 as <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/computing-and-ict/information-and-communication-technologies/using-computer-study/content-section-0">Using a computer for study</a>. To find out more visit The Open University's <a href="http://www.open.edu/openlearn/ole-home-page">Openlearn</a> website. Creative-Commons 2016
