Technology Matters

Effectively used, technology offers a wide range of benefits for teaching and learning. E-learning in its many guises supports accessibility.

Digital formats inherently flexible

The inherent flexibility of digital formats almost always adds value for all concerned, allowing them to personalise the way they access content. For the end user, digital formats can be changed, adapted and acted on in a variety of ways.

Different tools

Users can employ different tools to support and enhance their online or digital experience, be that assistive technology or more general productivity tools. In many cases providers can deliver a much richer experience for their users by integrating technology into content delivery or by supplementing resources with other materials from colleagues or from the wider internet community (see Content Creation and Delivery).

Different channels

Users can also benefit greatly form different approaches to the channels through which learning is delivered, including reconsidering formats (see Beyond Text and Print) and maximising the use of portable devices (see Mobile Learning).

Inexpensive and sustainable

e-learning can be both inexpensive and sustainable as there are a wide range of free and open source software tools. 

Browse around these pages to learn more about assistive and enabling technologies, content creation, mobile learning, online accessibility and alternative text formats.