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Technology can empower universities to design inclusive learning experiences and prepare students for a digital-first world, but it is important to provide the right scaffolding for students and educators

Universities should leverage innovative digital tools to create a more engaging and inclusive academic experience for every student

As higher education institutions progress in their digital transformation efforts, it is crucial to maintain a broader vision of the sector’s evolution while ensuring support for both staff and students

To maximise the benefits of new technologies, institutions must start with small projects, select the right partners and involve all stakeholders in the decision-making process

Emily McIntosh, director of student success at the University of the West of Scotland explores how conversations around expectations should focus on digital literacies

Jon Chandler, associate professor in history at University College London, shares an insightful example of scaffolding best practice for first-year undergraduate students

Jamie Wood, Professor of History and Education at University of Lincoln, explores challenges and solutions around helping students who face obstacles to engaging with online texts.

Maria King, subject librarian at Edinburgh Napier University, discusses best practice around providing equitable access to information and learning, and how to build in proactive support for students

Educational institutions should focus on empowering diverse groups of learners through inclusive and accessible digital learning materials

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for students when it comes to accessing textbooks. A range of barriers must be navigated by learners, from affordability issues, to lack of accessibility features and the ability to read materials flexibly on-the-go.

Creating an inclusive, accessible product is important to us, and we incorporate this into everything we do. Whether it’s a hybrid team experience to include remote workers, clear internal updates for those whose native language isn’t English, to easy to read, mobile friendly marketing emails to our user community.

If the technological tools students use in their daily lives offer them an engaging, personalised, and accessible experience, it only makes sense that their learning tools should provide a similar level of quality

As student bodies at UK universities increasingly demand flexibility in their studies, institutions need to consider the efficacy of their digital learning offerings

University libraries can better support students with simplified access to digital content and by helping academics to create readily accessible reading lists

As institutions adopt more variable pathways and modules of study, students increasingly expect the same flexibility when it comes to accessing learning resources