As a freelance engineer, I have been exposed to many differing projects and technologies. I am very much a technologist and come from a technical engineering background. I feel I could contribute to many of the courses on offer, particularly the mathematical and software development based course = TM111/2, MST 124/5. M250,M209/210. TM 354/5, MU123, TM129 and M813.

I also tutor on learning at work (project based) undergraduate and post graduate degrees, so I am also drawn to project tuition 

I have a BSc in Computing Technologies, an MSc in I.T systems development. I am writing up a PhD thesis exploring how individuals can be given an insight into methods of mass surveillance on society. I work part-time, as a software developer in higher education, I do not teach much, but do quite a lot of 1 to 1 support – including project students, which I thoroughly enjoy. I also work part-time as an I.T consultant, mainly in the area of data analysis.

Through my previous experience with one to one students, I think I would like to be involved in the pastoral side of the tutor role, and improve my pastoral skills.

I also think that I could help on programming modules such as M250 Object-oriented Java programming. I worry that sometimes that very good programmers can put new-comers off by being too strict with their enforcement of good practice, so I think that I would enjoy encouraging new programmers to be playful while trying new things out.

I have an interest in Linked Data and think that I could help on some of the stage 3 Data Science BSc, particularly the Graph Networks section.

Interestingly, I think I would also like to do some of the courses. I think I am pretty good with the technologies involved in data science (e.g. linked data) but, I would like to improve my statistics. This may be an odd question – but is it possible to both teach as a tutor on a course AND undertake a module?

I research software development in practice, and as such, examine the people who design and develop software. My work examines practice and culture(s) of professional development, and the environments in which software is produced.  Because of this, I think I would be well suited to modules or aspects of modules that explain the big issues in computing.  I definitely be able to help students grow in their understanding that humans define -and are shaped by- technology. 

I also spent 14 years in the professional world working as a web developer in several industries and as a research software engineer in the humanities.  I have hands on (if dated) experience in front end technologies  and design (XML/HTML, CSS, JS), and I understand network principles and web application programming frameworks in several languages (Java, Python, PHP).  And finally, I am trained in Library and Information science, and have a good command of data modeling.

Looking at the module descriptions, I think I would be a good fit for TM111/2, 129, TT284, TM255, TM365, TM354

I was introduced to this course by an OU tutor in our STEM club, I had shown an interest in becoming a tutor in the future and he has been planting the OU tutor seed in a few of the club members  minds. 

Right now I think I can only imagine myself being confident and experienced enough to undertake a level 1 course, which I due my experience being predominately in accountancy, I think will be in a math module or possibly TM111. My historical work experience would support the development of study skills in students. 

I am a continual learner though and would want to continue to build on my experience and knowledge to become a level 2 and higher tutor though. 

This comment is really to highlight what I think is important from the other contributions posted by Shane Ogilvie, David Sherlock and Tamara Lopez. They are able to bring relevant experience to the roles of a tutor with the work experience that they have gained prior to taking on the role. 

I am thinking that this is going to be quite a sticking point for me as I do not have this experience to bring into the role. 

I have a BSc in Mathematics where I took programming and numerical modelling modules and an MSc in a mathematical science and I have worked in the IT industry for over 20 years in a broad variety of roles from working with computer models at the British Meteorological Office, Infrastructure Support, a line manager in the telecoms industry and as a Head of IT and Network Manager for a Trust of schools. I consider myself to have a broad knowledge of computing, mathematics and technology. I have also tutored maths, taught mathematics in schools and application software to IT professionals in classes for many years. So, I think I am suited to a Stage 1 Tutor role, focusing on pastoral and study skills and the following modules TM111-2, TM129, MU123 to MU125. I could also offer M140, but I don't think it is part of the computing and maths Bsc.

I have industry qualifications and work experience in Project Management (Prince2, not Agile) and ITIL so I am drawn to TM254, which includes sub-modules on ITIL and Project Management. I believe I could also offer tutoring on TM255 and M269, this latter module being more mathematical.

While not CCNA qualified I have lots of work experience and other IT qualifications in LANs, WANs and with broadband technologies, so I could offer tutoring on TM255 as well.

Coming from a technical engineering career with a background in Physics I could reasonably teach TM111/2 while also looking at some MU modules. Having no teaching background I think working on level one modules where I know the content inside out is a good place to start until I am comfortable as a tutor.

I'm attracted to a range of modules in the BSc Data Science. As a postdoctoral researcher a lot of what I do now involves statistics, data processing, data analysis and visualisation (mainly using R), SQL databases. So modules M140 (Introductory Statistics), M248 (Analysing Data), TM351 (Data Management and Analysis) seem to be a good fit. Some of these I think come under the Maths and Statistics school though. I would also be interested in TM111 and TM112 as I also have an IT background - primarily systems and network administration) rather than software engineering. However, I note that TM111 and TM112 seem to definitely want prior experience of teaching introductory programming, so that might rule those two out (although I have taught some web programming to postgraduate students).

I have a degree in Computer Science from the 1980s and worked as a programmer at the start of my career. I then did lots of project and management roles but revisited the content of my degree when I became a teacher. I've particularly enjoyed teaching A Level CS including introductory programming, algorithms, computational thinking and data structures, and I still examine that content for 2 exam boards. I have taught a few languages but Python and HTML would be the main ones. The modules that fit best are probably TM111, TM112 & M269.

I’ve recently taught BTEC students doing programming coursework so I’d also be interesting in supervising projects, e.g. TM470 – The Computing and IT project or TMXY475 – The Apprenticeship Project. 

I have a PhD in Computer Science. My PhD thesis was in Human Computer Interaction where I investigated the user experience of virtual learning environments (VLEs) in Higher Education and analysed user’s requirements. My work contributed to the need for developers to focus on user-centred designs as opposed to building systems based on assumptions.

As part of my training to becoming an Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy, I taught a final year Computer Science module that involved students carrying out web-based project assignments.  

My experience and research will come handy in modules like TT284, TM353, TM354 and TM470.

I’m also passionate about helping students to lay a solid foundation for their studies. In my experience, once students understand the fundamental concepts of computing, they go on to do amazing things. So, I will be keen to tutor in TM111 and TM112. During my PhD studies, I demonstrated in several Computer Science modules where I supported and guided students on one-to-one basis during lectures, workshops and practical sessions.  

One of the things I love about Computer Science is the concept of using computer as a tool for solving problems in the society. I look forward to tutoring in M269 where I can help students to further develop their analytical and problem-solving skills.  

As an engineer who moved into IT I have a lot of general knowledge & experience that I could bring to a tutor role. As a current OU student I also know how a new student will probably be feeling, especially if, like me, they had a gap of a number of years between completing their previous academic journey and starting with the OU.

I have experience of programming and general IT support roles, but my main area now is infrastructure, working with virtualisation and storage such as VMware and Nimble. I also have experience with cloud computing and web site hosting/building. I also have a general interest in design, particularly industrial architecture and ergonomics and sustainability in modern product design.

I feel that I would be able to contribute to a number of the modules, particularly the level 1 modules TM111 & TM112 and U101. The second level modules M250 & TT284 and T217 would also be of interest, but I would need to gain experience as a tutor before taking these on.

I have a background in web design and networking from both my degree, postgraduate study and work experience. I have an experience in delivering professional course (MS technology) as well as IT and Maths courses, so student can benefit from that combination of skills, knowledge and experience. 

• In some ways the online tutor has a more personal approach with the learner
• There is this feeling that the online tutor 'is there' whereas the face to face teacher has to cater for a larger number of learners and hence has to summarise things that arise during the learning journey
• The online tutor can take learning to a level that has more depth
• Some learners why are quieter and shy tend to be more vocal online than in a classroom situation
• Assessing student learning can be done electronically with online learning as compared to marking scripts which many face to face teachers complain about.
• The distractions that take place in a classroom situation can slow the speed of the learning journey.

I just finished my OU BSc Mathematics degree, where I have done practically all of the Math courses given in the Computing and IT Department and therefore I feel confident to tutor any of them.

From 1997 to 2001 I studied with the OU and was lacking only 15 credits to obtain a Post-Graduate Diploma in IT and Computing. Sadly enough, when I studied Java, Java 1 was offered although Java 2 had come out, and for the Project Management Prince 1 was used and was superseded by Prince 2 a shortly after. At that time I had been working in Mainframe Corporate environment and was not able to move into Web processing and I soon enough became obsolete, notwithstanding having completed the OU post-graduate courses.

But still I have many years of experience of software development and projects. I was particularly keen on delivery of error-free compliant financial and accounting systems. This is why I chose "An introduction to formal system specification - Z Language (M869)" and obtained Distinction. Business Analysis and Requirement Specification are my strong points. For this reason the second module that most relates to my experience and interest is the post-graduate course of "Software Engineering (M814)", but clearly there is potential to contribute to several of the other modules from introductory to Project Management.

For the past couple of years, I have been involved with math tutoring in my local school. This often requires pastoral support and the need to address study skills besides teaching math. So I feel very motivated and confident in helping students, in particular disadvantaged students, who have just started their University studies. Also having worked for many years in corporate environment, I have the experience to act as a practice tutor and support an apprentice with their line manager.

I have a BSc degree with the OU in Computing and IT modules, I tutored on a Level 1 course for 6 years with the OU and have been a  secondary school teacher of ICT and Computer Science for 15 years.  

Although you need the relevant knowledge and skills to teach level 1 courses you also need the skills to support students as they embark on the first steps of their journey, usually level 1 is where they start!  As a GCSE and A Level teacher I teach study skills throughout the curriculum that I deliver.  Learning to learn is just as important as the subject specific topic at level 1.  This would lean me to be interested in both TM111 and TM112 (Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 1 and 2).

Programming is something I really enjoy doing myself and I teach this from beginners up to A Level students creating full solutions for projects, using Python.  I also have academic and practical experience of SQL, HTML, Visual Basic and javascript.  I am very drawn to M269 Algorithms, data structures and computability as this is where most of my expertise lies in taking a problem and working through to create a solution.  Watching students develop their programming skills is what I enjoy most in my teaching role.

Coming from industries of Utilities, Education, GOV, MIL & Finance, with a circa 20 year IT Career, with the last 15 years being around Information Security, Cyber Security, Governance Risk, Compliance and Assurance, and, as a Data Protection Advocate, I believe my experience could support a number of modules, which might include:

• Information Security (M811)
  
• Project Management (M815)
  
• Data Management (M816)
  
• Digital Forensics (M812)
  
• MSc Professional Project (T847)
• Research Project (T802)
  
• Continuing Professional Development (U810)
• Technology-enhanced learning: foundations and futures (H880)

I work as an engineer where many the last 12 years has been spent in network design. During that time, as well as designing networks I have been involved in the production of training to support our maintainers' understanding of the network we were building. Although we designed networks, these were part of bespoke systems, therefore I have knowledge of interface protocols for several of our systems.

I have also been involved in regulatory requirements such as risk evaluation and assessment.

Latterly, I have switched disciplines to asset management, however I tend to fall back on some of my previous skills in VBA (for excel and visio) to simplify documentation or automate records.

Modules such as TM111 and TM112 grabbed my interest (although I would have to teach myself python for the latter). I have always enjoyed maths, so MU123 would also interest me (I studied it as part of my degree - thoroughly enjoyed it) or MU124.

Although I probably would not have the confidence initially (or the skills) to lead a level 3 course, I had a look through TM355, This covers almost everything I have done in work over the last 25 years, so would be something to aspire to.

As a freelance Software Engineer with professional accreditations in Java and Python, I guess the courses with an emphasis on these and closely related design skills would be most appropriate, as well as the Web Develoment courses. So, any of TM112, M250, M269, TT284, TM354 and TM352 would fit the bill. At the postgrad level, I suppose M813 and M814 would be where I could give the most to students. The project modules would also be interesting to tutor as these are in many ways close to what I do mentoring staff at clients' sites, helping people who are investigating, designing and developing actual solutions.

My history is this, I have worked for bleeding edge software companies for more than 20 years i a variety of roles including development,. support, deployment  - technical management, project management and ultimately commercial and strategic leadership. 

I had a career change and went back to teaching ten years ago and my current role is as the coordinator of computer science at St Ninian's High School Douglas IOM where I focus mainly on exam classes in the 6th form and Upper School. 

I believe I can add value to the following courses, - at stage 1 the general courses TM 111 and TM112.

At the second stage I could support courses M250 and M269 and at stage 3 TM354.

 I am a decent programmer, versed in OOPS with some capability in functional programming and have recent experience in C#, C++, Haskell and JAVASCRIPT.. I have previously worked with C, Python, Pascal and COBOL.

I also hold a professional qualification in SSADM from the NCC and that together with experience of leading large computing projects over many years means I could offer good support to TM354.

I have a very detailed knowledge of some elements of Cyber-Security having worked with companies such as Bolden-James(Quinetic) and Cryptomathic,. but the is very much focused around security algorithms, Asynchronous cryptography, PKI and other authentication techniques, rather that stuff like network security.

However this specialist knowledge may be relevant to the more advanced security courses.

I changed careers from teacher to programmer after taking an MSc in IT in 1984. Since I starting as a C programmer on mini-computers I've worked all across the lifecycle, in different roles, in different industries, and seen projects and systems come and go. 

 I think the place I could best lend a hand would be in tutoring the Degree Apprenticeship modules such as TXY122, TMXY112. I'd be happy also to work on the more management/planning/strategy type modules like TMXY254 as that's what I ended up doing.  

My background is in Physics, so I might fit in the modules about mathematics.

I enrolled to this course because I was interested in the role of tutors in general rather than specifically in C&C.

It looks a huge responsibility to me to become a tutor. Tutors seem to play a big role at the OU as they have the direct contact with the students. I have previous teaching experience in other Universities. However, I don't know why I feel anxious about being a tutor at the OU.

I have a historic background in IT support so there would be a range of skills applicable to different modules there, but I have to say that having since 2001 taught disabled adults and more recently in schools I find I identify most with the level 1 course that offer students a broad understanding of topics, skills and study development and pastoral care.

Thats not to say I would always intend to just tutor level 1 modules, it's just a better match for my more recent experience, I would in time enjoy refreshing my technical skills and tutoring higher levsl modules too.

I can see that for someone still currently working directly in very technical roles, there are opportunities and a good skills match for higher level courses, especially the Cisco related ones.

I have a background in teaching IT/CS, along with an MSc in cyber security, so I have a good knowledge base.  What fascinates me is the breadth of the modules, so of which I'd love to have studied them as a post/undergraduate.  I would love to take other modules to build my subject knowledge and then to teach those modules.  Coming from teaching 6th form, I think the level 1 most appeal to me, but I think this is an unnecessary lack of confidence in my own ability.

From recent advertised opportunities, I had picked out 'TM111 Intro to Computing & IT 1'. My background is very broad based, having studied a Design degree, followed up with professional qualifications and a career in Web development. I've been recently studying Python and providing training to students and school teachers in Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Scratch programming. I typically cover introductory up to A-Level standard and work with SEND students.

TM111 TM112 and TM 129 appeal to me and match my experiences.

As an OU alumnus and now a qualified teacher in secondary computer science with a PGCE the broadness of these topics appeals to me and as the secondary curriculum is also very broad I feel these module would suit me and potentially start a long term career with OU. 

Right now I can only offer tutoring confidently in the level 1 modules. I am good at offering pastoral support to students navigating maths modules.

I have over 35 years experience in computing, starting on mainframes, moving through Unix/Linux and onto Cloud technoogies. I feel I could being a lot to the Q62 year 1 modules and any potential Cloud modules that may be added (possibly even in assisting in their development).

I have a Software engineering degree from the 90's but I haven't done coding as a job. I ended up starting in help desk, working up the levels, through to project builds, architecture and now cloud. 

I have AWS and Azure certifications, as well as dipping in and out of future learn, udemy etc courses. Also knowledge around Web Accessibility implementation and testing. 

My role today is sort of a presales architect but this covers training, guiding architecture decisions and validation of designs, PoC's, RFP's.  As well as early career enablement for tech and non tech grads to teach them cloud. Also Women / girls in tech events like hackathons etc. 

I feel I have a lot to give back as a tutor both from technical knowledge, but also industry application. 

The main area I'd not be happy tutoring is coding much beyond hello world, without having to do some extra prep myself. Just as if I'm not actively coding I forget the syntax etc. 

Modules I think would be a good fit are (TB801), (T849) and especially (TM352) just as I do that every day already in a way. So anything more theory based rather than something that involves a coding hands on project. 

I feel I can offer students the most in the more technical and specialists' subjects. I've been developing software for over 25 years working party in the games industry but also in mapping and embedded systems. In my past I was a senior software engineer at TomTom. In 2019 I finished my OU degree in IT and computing with a 2.1. I achieved 97% in M250 and 86% in M256. I also did well in the software engineering modules. I think that I would be best tutoring level 2 level 3 modules. My biggest weakness is writing reports and critical reviews of papers and so I worry about having to give feedback on these tasks to other students.

I have a lot of experience in bringing products to market and I hope to be able to pass that on.  

As software developer (mainly PHP) TT284 and TM129 are the module I could contribute

I am drawn to the BSc(hons) combined STEM course and the module Questions in Science S111. I have a multidisciplinary back ground covered zoology, molecular biology and biophysics and have therefore been faced with many different scientific concepts and queries. I would bring a genuine interest in discussions whilst having the education to base ideas upon and from which to research the answers.

I have a PhD in Mathematics and have a degree in Philosophy and Mathematics. I am naturally drawn to the more mathematical and foundational side of computer science such as algorithms, computability and complexity. The course M269 would be a good match to my academic background. I am still very interested in the subject and keep up-to-date with recent developments (e.g. where does quantum computing fit in to our classical picture of complexity?).

I have 10 years industry experience as a software engineer, including 7 years working in the iCloud division of Apple. This has given me the background to teach M250, TT284, TM354, and TM352.

I have nothing to offer students with computing subjects as my degree was in psychology. I tried maths and computing many years ago but this was not for me.

I have a degree in Computer Information Systems and have been working as a software developer/project manager in industry for a long time. Unfortunately, the OU website links are either very slow or unavailable which are making it extremely difficult to see detail of the individual modules but I am confident I could help in all the general IT areas as well as specialising in the programming aspects.

I have a BSc from the OU which was mainly maths and computing courses. I also worked as a software developer for well over 20 years including dumb terminal apps, client server, distributed apps and web using a range of languages (C, C++, Java, C#, php, SQL etc). Therefore I believe I can offer real world experience in software development and all stages of the project life cycle.

I would be interested in teaching on mu123 or mst124 or m140.  I have an out of date CCNA which I would like to update with a view to teaching.  Judging by the comments preharps I am applying to the wrong department?

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I am humble on this topic. I dont have so much experience but if I become a tutor I think I will have to prepare more for that module. I need to restudy that module (go through all material) and be confident to support the students.  I need to make sure that I could answer all types of question the students may ask me. Possible make a list of them

After some searching and deliberation I think I could offer all T42 modules: M140, TM111, MST124 and TM112.   I have a degree in Mathematics, a Post Graduate Diploma in DCNDS  and a PGCE.  I worked for BT as an Engineer many years ago.  I did pass CCNA but it is out of date.  I taught A level Computer Science for ten years and ran a successful department.  I presently teach both Mathematics and Statistics as a private tutor.  What I particularly liked about my computing course was that in two years students progressed to being able to plan and solve real life problems and work as a team.  I view this as being as important as the academic aspect of the course.   The courses I have selected are mainly TMA based and it would be very helpful if I could get some of these to get a further feel for each module.  Specimen or first draughts would be fine?  I have noticed some on sale but if I have to pay I would rather purchase from the OU direct.

Object-oriented Java programming (M250)

Software development (M813)

I have been a professional Java developer for many years, developing systems for many different business domains. I work in Agile teams, using continuous delivery and cloud technologies (AWS).

I am familiar with the usual alphabet soup of technologies in the web/cloud development area.

I have also had experience with many other programming languages.

I have a particular interest in functional programming. Obviously all languages are absorbing fp ideas - in Java we now have generics, lambdas, maps, folds.

I believe that there are some other useful ideas there like immutable data structures and property based testing (just to name two) that have useful applications in Java but are not quite supported fully yet.

I am familiar with UML and regularly use UML class diagrams to assist me in design and understanding - although I have found very few people in the industry who understand them!

I have also worked as an architect and technical analyst and have experience writing stories and specifications for developers to implement and I think I have a broad appreciation of the current state of the art - from technical analysis, planning, story writing, testing, continuous delivery, operating agile practices like standups, retrospectives, pair programming.

There are a few other modules I could help with but these two seem particularly relevant to my experience.

Having completed a PhD Mechanical Engineering degree, I have the skills and experience required to teach on the MSc Research Project module. I have successfully supervised MSc Mechanical Engineering students completing their individual engineering project and they achieved grades of 60% and above. I will be able to help the students come up with a good research proposal and support them as they develop research skills such as project management and data collection amongs others.

I have taught Year 1 engineering mathematics at the university making me a suitable tutor to teach on the Essential Mathematics undergraduate module.

I have experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate students of computer engineering and Computer science and have supervised final year projects of the undergraduate students and thesis of the post graduate students. As I have a diverse experience therefore,  I can map my expertise to the courses TM111, TM112, TM255, TM 355, TM358, TM470, T212 and TM312. In some of the universities courses like digital logic design and electrical and electronics circuits are taught to the students of computer science. Due to my experience in the field of electronics I can offer these courses as well. However, these courses need physical presence of students and teachers and a well-equipped lab.

My degree in Computer Science and 30+ years as a freelance software developmer/engineer draws me towards the core techies skills: programming, databases, web technology (from the 'inside', rather than configuring web applications from the outside) So a quick list might include:

Q61 - BSc (Hons) Computing and IT

M269 - Algorithms, data structures and Computability
M250 - Object-oriented Java programming

TM351 - Data management and analysis
TM356 - Interaction design and the user experience
TM354 - Software engineering
TM352 - Web, mobile and cloud technologies
TM252 - Web technologies

If I understand correctly, this would involve working at an earlier stage (1 or 2)

My PhD in Computer Science (2011) applied the idea of Semiotics (the study of Signs) to software engineering, so I'm also interested in core informatics ideas - how the human interaction maps onto the use of computers. Despite pushing this as both AI and HCI technologies for several years, I've now classed it more as Machine Understanding.

TM358 - ML and AI

I have also, informally, managed students/interns on projects, including in the above research, so would like to be involved in appropriate project tutoring of AGI systems (Stage3?)

Noting comments below, the above does seem ambitious and it is daunting to put yourself forward for so much. As a freelance software engineer, the key is just to try to "fit in" :-)