Some people use digital learning tools with limited or intermittent connectivity. Offline behavior can make access more reliable, but it is a product capability that must be tested rather than assumed.
Decide what must work offline
Clarify which content and activities remain available without a connection, whether progress is saved locally, and what happens when a device is shared or storage is cleared. Explain any feature that still requires an online service.
Plan synchronization and updates
If information is synchronized later, test conflicts, retries, and recovery after an interrupted connection. Make updates understandable and avoid silently discarding a learner’s work. Consider device storage, accessibility, privacy, and the process for installing new content.
Offline access is not automatically safer, more accessible, or appropriate for every use. Test on the intended devices and describe the supported behavior accurately.