Pauline's OU Homepage

Pauline's Homepage

This Section of our site was one of the first on our web site and was set up to largely support Pauline's Open University Teaching. It is now in the process of a major update to reflect the new courses and consultancy work being undertaken as well as a number of her other activites such as writing and watercolour painting.

Pauline's Open University Material

General guidance, best practice and Application support
- New - Open Teaching - Howto Maximise the Use of Open Source Software for Open University Tutoring - watch this space for our experiences using a Dual Booted Linux Laptop for Tutoring.
- Updated - Guide to FirstClass - including Offline use with "Personal" and use under Ubuntu Linux .
- Updated - Guidance on Preparation of TMAs for Electronic Marking for Students - This is essential reading before submitting e-TMAs.
- Updated - Guidance on Electronic Marking of TMAs for Tutors - This was useful reading before marking e-TMAs before the OU included much of the material in the guidance notes.
Technical Articles from Peter's existing series of "Howto" articles which are topical and of interest to OU Staff, Tutors and Students.
- Extended - Global Computing and Communications - of interest to those who need to keep in touch round the world
- Updated - Fun with Ubuntu Linux - Actually a serious look at migrating from Windows to Linux to give security and economy in data use whilst traveling. We are now convinced and rarely use anything else although we retain some dual-booted machines. This article is the entry point to a series covering specialised aspects of Ubuntu Linux.
Resumes: Pauline's Open University Lecturing and Consultancy Experience and her Resume. (Restricted access, email us for a password using the message link below)

Pauline's General Material

Watercolour Painting - Pauline's diary of progress since she restarted painting - just admire or buy a print.
Diary of an Author - Pauline's experiences in succeeding in getting a book written and published - of interest to others either contemplating or already starting to write seriously.

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