Customisation based on user preferences

The users of e-learning materials should be able to change

• font, font style, font colour and font size
• cursor size, style and blink rate
• size of text and images
• screen layout, colours and backgrounds.

They should be able to work through learning objects at their own speed, with control over

• timing of events
• keyboard settings
• multimedia elements, including video
• navigation – allowing the user to skip a section or return to a section.

Some examples of such options are shown in the way this site has been built. Users can customise the site through their browser by using the site customisation options.

1. Inclusive teaching
2. Universal Design for Learning
3. Preparing to teach inclusively
4. Sustaining self-esteem and motivation
5. Barriers to learning
6. Specialist support staff
7. Assistive technologies
8. Learning environments
   1. Lectures, seminars and tutorials
   2. Discussions, group work and presentations
   3. Practical environments
   4. Private study
   5. E-learning
      1. Using websites
      2. Collaborative working online
      3. Offering online courses
      4. Customisation based on user preferences
9. Learning materials
10. Academic assessment