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Yesterday I completed my registration with the Ultraversity and I'm now fully enrolled on the BA(Hons) Learning, Technology and Research degree.
I created this blog exclusively for the degree. This will be my opportunity to reflect on my learning, note down ideas and simply let of some steam.

The first thing I had to do was log into the researchers' area and look at the to-do list. So far, this one is easy enough; including the introduction to Firefox and the instruction to download it. Luckily, I'm very aware of the advantages of Firefox and, even though I'm using Safari for my regular net use, I'm happy to use the application.

Secondly, we had to download an application called First Class. After running into inital problems, like not being able to log in, I got it up and running. I love the idea of an interface like this. Not only does it provide you with your own ultraversity mailbox, it's also a great place to meet the people on your own cohert (this is the group of students who start the degree at the same time as you- your fellow researchers) and the entire Ultraversity.
I still need to look into it even more, but so far, First Class is great. I mean, who wouldn't like to travel that way? ;)

--> Reflection: The problem incurred while trying to log in, was solved by (my non-existent) patience. It appears you need to get an e-mail from the Learning Facilitator (or, your personal tutor) before you can log in.
I decided to wait a while after getting the annoying error message that my username and/or password is wrong- and it helped. When I got home from work, my LF Sarah had emailed me and I could log in without any problems.
--> Anything else I learned from this? Apart from learning a new programme/application: Not really. I'm fairly good with my computer and knew what I was doing (downloading, setting up the server).

My next steps are going to be:

- Talking to my LF Sarah on the phone. Maybe today, maybe on Monday. I emailed her times I will be available.

- Working on my Individual Learning Plan (ILP). I have had a good look at it already, now it is time to 'add my flavour'.