Overview
Learning on Screen offers a range of flexible, self-paced online courses designed to help educators make more effective use of film, television and audio in teaching.
Our courses are grounded in Learning on Screen’s own research and campaigns, particularly our Teach Beyond Text study, which explores how audiovisual media can transform learning experiences and outcomes.
Teach Beyond Text: research-led teaching in practice
Our Teach Beyond Text course is directly based on Learning on Screen’s national research campaign.
This research draws on the experiences of over 1,100 students across schools, colleges and universities to understand how learners engage with film, television and audiovisual resources in education.
Key findings include:
- Students see audiovisual content as a core part of effective learning, not an optional extra
- Film and TV help students understand complex ideas more easily and engage more deeply with their subjects
- Film and TV support different ways of processing information, making learning more inclusive and accessible
At the same time, access to these resources remains inconsistent across education.
What you’ll learn in the course
The Teach Beyond Text course translates this research into practical teaching strategies.
You’ll learn how to:
- Integrate film, TV and audio into your teaching in a structured and meaningful way
- Design more inclusive, multimodal learning experiences
- Support diverse learners, including neurodivergent students
- Use audiovisual content to improve engagement, understanding and retention
The course is designed to help you move beyond text-heavy teaching and apply research-backed approaches in your everyday practice.
An introduction to copyright
We also offer our An introduction to copyright course, focused on copyright in education, another key barrier identified through our work with educators.
The course will help you:
- Understand what you can and can’t use in teaching
- Apply copyright rules in real-world scenarios
- Use audiovisual materials with confidence
Together, the Teach Beyond Text and An introduction to copyright courses support both the practical use of audiovisual media and the legal confidence to use it well.
Why take a Learning on Screen course?
Our courses are designed to be practical, relevant and easy to fit around your work:
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Flexible and self-paced
Learn in short sessions, at your own pace -
Research-led
Built on Learning on Screen’s own research and campaigns -
Practical and applicable
Focused on real teaching challenges and solutions -
Aligned with sector priorities
Supports inclusive teaching and improved student engagement
Who are these courses for?
These courses are ideal for:
- Teaching staff
- Library and learning support teams
- Anyone looking to enhance teaching with audiovisual media
Access and getting started
Learning on Screen members receive 50% off courses, with selected modules available free of charge. Please note that the Teach Beyond Text course is currently offered at a presale price and is not included in this discount.
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If you’re a Learning on Screen member and would like to access the discounted rate or have any course enquiries—including group bookings or bulk discounts—please get in touch at:
📧 enquiries@learningonscreen.ac.uk
We’ll be happy to help you find the best option for your institution.