Independent learning is usually seen as critical for success at higher education, and increasingly also valued in school years and at college. As more and more study resources are available to students remotely (including the availability of open educational resources), some of the barriers to learning independently are removed. However, independent learning requires more than just access to resources. Some of the ways in which students are being prepared for independence - with the support of technology - include:

• Developing study skills
• Supporting reflection and PDP
• Designing around inquiry-based, research-based and case-based approaches (though all of these can be pursued collaboratively)
• Developing self-direction and self-efficacy for lifelong learning
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Case studies

• ESCAPE case study - Self assessment and reflection: using feedback to improve future performance
• ESCAPE case study - Enhancing employability through CV preparation, interview role play and reflection
• ESCAPE case study - Using e-portfolios to support practice focused assessment  
• ESCAPE case study - Developing academic writing, critical analysis and research skills within an authentic advertising case study
• Lewisham Planning for Success case study
• Lewisham Using the ePDP case study
• Atelier_D Mapping of Design Thinking and Practice

Staff and student guides

• Duckling Guidelines
• Lewisham Mahara Training course
• Lewisham PDP in Moodle
• MAC staff Handbook
• MAC Student Guide and support videos to using the Making Assessment Count process
• MAC student guide to reflection