The rapid development of communications technology opens the doors to numerous learning opportunities. The OUHK uses information technology to enhance its learning support for students, and make its educational resources freely available to the public.

Currently every OUHK course is provided with online support that facilitates study and communication. The web-based platform Online Learning Environment allows students to plan their schedule, access course information, interact with fellow students, submit assignments and get feedback from tutors. All students and staff can also enjoy access to tens of thousands of full-text e-journals, e-books and databases offered by the award-winning Electronic Library via the Internet anytime, anywhere.

A Centre for Innovation (CFI) project, which aims at electronically integrating all information and service systems to enhance information dissemination and communication, received a Government grant of $62.8 million in 2007. Its ultimate goal is a student-centred learning environment that blends the strengths of distance learning, face-to-face teaching and online learning.

The CFI project also includes the establishment of a Centre for eLearning and the development of 60 new courses delivered in full e-learning mode. These courses are conducted through real-time online lectures and tutorials, and make use of interactive learning activities, online course materials, videotaped seminars and other components.

The University has made good use of the mobile and wireless technologies to expand the physical spaces for learning, for example with the use of PDAs for nursing practicum assessment. In addition, the Clinical Nursing Education Centre was established in 2008 to provide an environment for students to do hands-on practice through realistic simulations.

In addition to printed text and audio-visual materials, the OUHK also purchases, produces and broadcasts educational programmes to enhance learning. The University began broadcasting educational TV programmes on a public channel in 1989. Currently the "Open for Learning" is aired every Sunday on TVB Pearl from 9 am to 1 pm, featuring a wide spectrum of topics including arts, science, social sciences, business administration, languages, education, child development and psychology. Some of the programmes are now also available on DVDs.

Since 2007, the OUHK has made use of the Internet to offer a range of online courseware units free of charge, including audiovisual and multimedia materials, interactive activities, a discussion forum and a blog. These materials can help those who wish to pursue higher education get prepared for learning.