Increasing Access to Materials
Looking for course content that fits your learning needs, your busy schedule, and your multiple devices? Alternative Formats transform your course files into different formats to help you learn better.
To view alternative file formats, follow these steps:
- Next to your course files, click on the down arrow
- Select Alternative Formats to see your options
- The file(s) may take a few minutes to download
Remember, the quality of the alternative formats can depend on the original, so check the original file if something doesn't look right.
Four Learning Benefits of Alternative Formats
Find a Higher Quality Alternative
The readability of your course materials can affect your comprehension and study practices. If you notice the original course file is a scanned PDF that you can't highlight, copy-paste, or keyword search, try the OCRed PDF for an editable, easier-to-read document. Or, if the font of the original is hard to read, try the ePub format to customize the font and contrast.
Enhance your Understanding
Did you know when you engage different senses — like reading a text and listening to a text — that you activate different parts of the brain, which can enhance your understanding? Try reading the Tagged PDF first and then listening to the Audio MP3 for review. Or, if you are struggling to understand the text, try listening and reading at the same time.
Improve your Time Management
Maximizing your time on task and study opportunities can help you reach your learning goals. If you're reading on a mobile device, try the HTML format for a file that's responsive to your screen size so you can read faster and with less distractions. Or, listen to the Audio MP3 when you're on the go for extra time reviewing your materials.
Become a Better Learner
Think about the best format for your learning context and objective, and include multiple formats in your study process. Keep a journal of the formats you use leading up to an exam or paper to discover how you learn best.