Options for printing Studying on a screen

If you like learning via printed materials there are a few options to print online materials. These have limitations, however, because module websites are designed to be interactive and link to supporting materials, something that is more difficult to do in print. If you occasionally do want to have paper versions of learning materials you can print the webpages or the PDF and Word formats of module materials.

1. Locate the icons

   These icons appear throughout your module website, typically at the bottom of pages. These icons enable you to access the different features, including print-friendly versions and downloads.

2. Print this document

   If you want to print directly from a user-friendly version of the webpage, click on the Print this document icon. You can customise the layout and font size using your browser settings.

3. Downloads

   Alternatively, you can use the Downloads icon. This option enables you to download a PDF version of the webpage which you can print.

4. Accessing all PDFs

   For added convenience, you can find all available PDFs in one location
   • Go to the navigation menu along the top of your module website.
   • Navigate to the Resources section.
   • Locate the Downloads section.
   • Find PDF version of web pages.

If you find reading on white paper difficult you could try buying a pack of coloured overlays to save the need to print on coloured paper. You can buy these online or in high street stationery shops.

Printed materials if you have a disability

If you have provided evidence of a disability and, due to a disability-related need, it has been identified that you might benefit from using additional digital tools or developing strategies to study online, one of our disability advisors can discuss a range of strategies to support you.

In rare cases, where printed materials of online materials are available as part of a reasonable adjustment, you'll receive printouts of the module website. This is a lot of material and is designed to supplement the online learning experience. Students will still need to use the website to engage in interactive activities, videos, and quizzes and follow links between different sections or external websites. Students who use the PDF, Word or eBook versions can access these links in most circumstances.

Printed materials are not available on all modules because our online learning is designed to be studied interactively using digital tools. There are occasions when the learning cannot be taught offline, and printing is not an option to meet the learning outcomes of the module. For modules where this is applicable, disability advisors will suggest approaches to support your online learning experience.

It may also be worth taking the time to develop online study strategies because module printouts produce a lot of paper, and any students who may find physically handling or organising large quantities of paper difficult should consider if printed materials would help or hinder their study.