For teachers and learners technology can offer savings. Because online resources are widely available they can deliver personalised and differentiated learning cheaply. Their adaptability supports independent learning and in doing so reduces the cost of providing alternative formats and learning support. This flexibility can improve efficiency and sustainability at the same time as being cost-effective.

Get to know the free open source software and hardware alternatives that you can use to support study skills and find out how personal and everyday technology can help you make the most of them in your teaching. There are lots of existing online resources you can re-purpose and services you can use to save yourself time and money.