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Well it's started already!

The course has not yet started yet people are already worried about using the forums to share ideas with fellow students.

I liken it to a coffee shop, without the expensive coffee, where a group of friends sit around to chat and share ideas. Just because it's on-line shouldn't make it scary, yet for some people it does.

 I'm left to ponder why should that be?

Is it the fear of cyber crime? Or is it simply the fear of the unknown?

What's your thoughts on using the forums?

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Just starting to read through...

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The study guides for E207.

I've started to make some notes, which I hope with help with my understanding of the topics covered by the books.

I've started with the "Mathematics explained for primary teachers", which I took into school last week to show to my mentor & class teacher, so they have an idea of what it is I'm doing this year and how best to support me. They where surprised at the level of the study guide. One student teacher said that it was the same book she was told to study on her PGCE course! (Well done O.U.)

I've found that in recent years, If I get ahead start on my studies, it means that if I'm finding a part tricky, I can take my time and ask a host of questions to enlighten me. 

Here's hoping that as the course starts I will form a deeper understanding of the course material.  Until that time it's notes and mind maps. 

Roll on Sep 18th when E207 course forums open!  smile 

Until next time.

 

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