Online learning

Online learning has revolutionised university teaching with much higher education now delivered via digital platforms, supported by educational technology (ed-tech) and, increasingly, AI tools. Find out how lecturers can adapt teaching methods to support learning online, build online learning communities and use the latest technology to advance student engagement and flexible, accessible learning.

By kiera.obrien , 31 July, 2026

What future-proofing a course really means

A student works at a laptop with headphones on
Instead of attempting to predict the future, future-proofing online courses is about making them easier to update, more inclusive and more useful to students, even as context changes
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 26 June, 2026

The case for the omnichannel AI assistant

A student uses her phone while studying
A virtual assistant can make learning seamless, ubiquitous and scalable while addressing common faculty concerns regarding AI integration. Here’s how
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 8 April, 2026

Why flexibility is now central to student success

Businessman doing online study at laptop while eating takeaway lunch
Flexible and truly engaging online study are key for students with jobs or caring responsibilities. Pauline Bedford explains how institutions can go with the flow
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3minutes
By kiera.obrien , 10 March, 2026

‘Accessibility is what makes good teaching possible’

An illustration of a teacher talking through a screen to students
What does accessibility mean in principle, and how does it actually look in practice? Find guidance here on engaging students in learning, dealing with sensory issues and how to be flexible with assessment
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5minutes
Online learning