Tag: open university

By ‘eck, I got a degree after all

Yesterday had one of my life’s sweetest moments – my final Open University module result came in. I passed M359 relational databases and completed all 360 credits for my BSc (Hons) in Computing and Systems Practice. I have been awarded a 2:2, which I am immensely proud of. This has been a long time coming.…… Continue reading By ‘eck, I got a degree after all

T214: Activity 5.2

I submitted TMA05 on Sunday (only 9 days late) and I’m now behind on the coursework that leads up to TMA06. This is not a particularly great situation, considering the amount of readings and activities to get through, but at least the course materials are interesting. I neglected to write much about my learning activities…… Continue reading T214: Activity 5.2

T214: Block 2, Activity 1a – Climate Change

This activity requires me to “reflect on how a range of ‘thinking traps’ may influence how you engage with complex situations” by writing down what I think about: “the causes of emerging environmental crises such as climate change, and what you believe could resolve these problems” I’m not sure they could have picked a more…… Continue reading T214: Block 2, Activity 1a – Climate Change

T214: Case Study 3 – peer-to-peer networking and the music industry

This case study involves looking at the effect that Napster had on the music industry. It seems ancient history now – it’s only ten years ago, but that’s a millennium in Internet terms – but the repercussions from Napster’s appearance are still relevant today. At least, that’s what I hope I will find from my…… Continue reading T214: Case Study 3 – peer-to-peer networking and the music industry