Welcome to Online Learning, your guide to what’s happening in third level as colleges and universities react to the coronavirus pandemic. We examine how courses may be delivered in the autumn, how the college experience is likely to be affected and what choices students can make in the ‘new norm’.

Coronavirus and the 'new norm' at third level: The new student experience is likely to be substantially different from previous years as colleges adapt to social distancing measures. Read more here.

What is your college planning for the autumn? What tools do Ireland's third-level institutions use for online and blended teaching. Read more here.

The Art of blended learning during a pandemic: A Cork-based programme shows how art can be taught at a time of social distancing. Read more here.

What's it all about? Online learning terms explained: Do you know what terms such as 'asynchronous learning' or 'blended learning' mean? Read more here.

Can student life survive online? How will third level students adjust to the new realities of an online life? Read more here.

Colleges face crisis as funding in freefall: The third-level sector is expected to operate within budget and make cuts where necessar. Read more here.

University moves online: Where planning for the unknown is the only certainty. Read more here.

Tough decisions ahead over college options in coronavirus era: Prospective students have a lot to consider before deciding on third-level choice. Read more here.