As teachers we have long been working on developing materials that would foster learner autonomy and allow students to work more independently. The need for such material was highlighted by recent events, as classes around the world moved online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This webinar examines some of the considerations to be borne in mind when preparing self-access material for our students, either as a complement to more traditional classwork, or as a way of extending learning beyond the traditional school setting. We will look at how to design individual activities and also how to structure a sequence of activities which students can work through independently.
Presenters: George Heritage and Victoria Peña Jaenes