R&D on learning felematics in the European Community

: This paper will develop the topic of learning through technologies from the viewpoint of research and development actions undertaken by the European Community in particular, R&D on flexible and distance education which is the focus of one of the programmes on telematic systems for general interest. The objectives of this programme, DELTA, are to exploit the benefits of IT&T tools and systems to improve efficiency of education and training, by means of more flexibility, interactivity and access to learning resources. The long term goal is the implementation of telematics-based learning infrastructures Europe-wide which will enable learners to access learning whenever and wherever required.