Tomorrow is the end of an era.

The Open University is stopping broadcasting as new forms of distance learning such as the internet and DVD's takes over. These have been integrated into many courses already so the 'switch off' had to happen some time.

Having been an OU student for the last 4 years I can honestly say I will miss the programmes. They were a useful way of adding to information from text books and course materials even if some were looking a little dated.

I understand that there are also plans to cut back on Residential Schools and the frequency of tutorials. I think this would be a real shame as human interaction really helps with learning and understanding.

Next year - assuming I pass the assigments and exam - I hope to graduate with a Psychology degree. This will be the same year that my daughter finishes her degree at Bristol. Hopefully a double-graduation celeration! Although I am no spring chicken I will be a lot younger than the oldest person to graduate from the OU. They were 94.