I'll start with a disclaimer - I studied TU100 on the presentation that ended September 2013, so the memories have already faded a little. So this is more of a general impression than an in-depth review. Let's begin...
TU100 My digital life is the entry point for BSc Hons Computing and IT (and Comp/IT and a second subject, possibly others...), so covers a large number of topics to a shallow degree. Overall, I enjoyed the course, but I wasn't sure that I'd learned much in the subject areas, although I realise now that what I did learn was how to OU.
Materials - TU100 did feel a little like a course that they had got halfway towards converting to online only, then shipped the books with the converted aspects missing. I don't believe that is what happened, it was more that some elements of the course are better if they are able to be edited more easily than having to re-print books, but it still felt a little like that. Otherwise, I found the quality of the materials very good, particularly the Sense programming guide, which some brightspark had spiral bound, so it doesn't flip shut when left out on the desk while reading and operating the computer.
Study areas - as I've said, I don't remember much and I'm not sure what I learned, but TU100 didn't feel like a waste of time. It gives you a gentle introduction to various areas, since it is used on a degree which separates into disparate specialisms at Level 2. TU100 needs to give each person, no matter which branch they are going into, something on which they can build. So, a tour of programming, networking, hardware, developments in computing and IT and the more philosophical side of whether the web is, ultimately, a force for good or bad in the world. I know some people who already work in the field found TU100 a little dull, but it's not overly arduous and well worth a go.
Student communication - I get the distinct impression, from TU100 and courses I have done since, that the IT courses can be a little divisive in the course forums. I don't mean that in an arguing or bullying way, just that you do end up with two streams, those who already know and are going off on tangents to keep their interest up and those who don't, may be struggling a little with some areas and may feel intimidated to ask questions. I fell somewhere between these two camps, which was a strange place to be. Not the courses fault really, but just something that it is worth being aware of.
Value for money - TU100 is quite a large, enjoyable course. A good entry point to IT studies