Using a Computer for Study
| Course Code: | UCS/1112 | Tutor: | Dr. Mark Anderson |
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Course description
The internet can be an invaluable source of information for a student, but how do you evaluate the quality and reliability of the content each site provides? This short course 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.
This free programme is provided by the Open University.
Course content
This course covers the following topics:
- See what you can do on the web
- Find out how computers work
- Instant messaging
- Managing your time online
- Online conferencing
- Internet searching
- Writing and referencing
Learning outcomes
After completing this course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of how computers can be useful for studying;
- Perform basic internet searches for online research and evaluate the quality of content;
- Back up files on a computer;
- Communicating online using email, real time chat and conferencing.
Course Details
| Course Duration: | The course is self-paced, and will require approximately 6 hours of study time. |
| Learner Support: | Learners guide themselves through the course, but a tutor is available to respond to queries. | Assessment: | This course is not assessed. | Award: | This course carries no award. | Price: | Free. |
