• Autonomous language learning in self-access spaces : Moodle in action 

      Dofs, Kerstin; Hobbs, Moira (Self-Access Learning Centre (SALC) Kanda University of International Studies (Chiba, Japan), 2016-03)
      Over the past few decades language educators have experienced an enormous growth in the use of digital technology, both for themselves and for their students. Along with the internationalisation and stronger business focus ...
    • Educational affordances of an asynchronous online discussion forum for language learners 

      Zhong, Dr. Qunyan ( Maggie); Norton, Howard (2018-11)
      Information and communications technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for innovation in educational practice. Among all the educational technological tools, online discussion forums represent one of the most ...
    • Essential advising to underpin effective language learning and teaching 

      Hobbs, Moira; Dofs, Kerstin (Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS), Chiba, Japan, 2015-03)
      This paper is aimed at managers, teachers and advisors who are involved with language learner advising. It will first give a historic background to autonomy and advising (Benson & Voller, 1997; Crabbe, 1993; Holec, 1981) ...
    • Language learning in an online environment : the role of online discussion forums 

      Zhong, Dr. Qunyan ( Maggie); Norton, Howard (2018-01)
      By examining postings of 20 students in a peer-moderated online discussion forum, this study revealed that the online discussion forum has many affordances which are conducive to effective learning
    • Report on the self-access centre at Unitec 

      Burns, Trish; Martin-Blaker, Jeannie (Unitec Institute of Techology, 1998-05)
      This report outlines the background of self-access learning, describes the situation of the existing Self-Access Centre at UNITEC, highlights the characteristics of the leading Self-Access Centres in New Zealand and around ...