The pressure of work, and the advent of new technologies, mean that learners nowadays need to be able to learn in extremely flexible ways. Access to learning opportunities is absolutely vital for those who simply do not have the option of attending a formal teaching institution.
For women with families, for the disabled at home, for those in full-time work, for older learners, and many more, flexible opportunities are fundamental to the drive to enhance the knowledge and skills of the UK workforce.
Pye Tait has contributed to advances and developments in flexible learning through innovative distance learning packs, awareness CDs, CD-based tutor and learner support material, and so on.
An increased availability of learning opportunities is not the only advantage of flexible systems. Learner and tutor material on CDs and DVDs provides a step-change in the sorts of material that can be delivered direct to the learner - these include detailed and up-to-date diagrams and illustrations, intelligent links to related material, on-line self-tests and assessments, video material, and step-by-step illustrations with sound of techniques and principles.