1. What is a self-access centre in 2012?

3. Self-access Self: centrality of the learner in the learning process
Access: power of getting near or into contact
with something or someone
Self-access: empowerment of the learner

4. Centre a building dedicated to a particular activity
the point around which things group themselves
or revolve, or that form a nucleus or
concentration
a point from which things, influences emanate

5. …a place with a system of learner-accessed language learning facilities and resources (both human and non-human) where the learner studies independently with varying degrees of guidance. These resources may include support systems (both human and non-human based), technology, structured learning opportunities (for example, learning workshops), opportunities for both individual and group focused modes of learning, and learning materials. (a 2003 definition)

6. What is a self-access centre in…

7. SAC

8. SAC

9. SAC

10. SAC

11. the human element…

12. SAC

13. SAC

14. SAC

15. SAC

16. SAC?

17. the virtual element…

18. SAC?

19. SAC?

21. SAC?

22. What is a self-access centre in 2012?
What is the purpose of
a self-access centre in 2012?
How can this best be achieved
in 2012?

23. Discussion summary (in order of discussion)
there is still a need for a “library-like” place for physical
storage of media
face-to-face human interaction is a very important
element in SALL - interaction with” “expert”, peer,
conversation partner etc.
a SAC acts as a “go-to-point” where IL skills are
developed and reinforced by interaction with SAC
facilities, media and personnel
SALL has not changed, but the materials and technology
have; the challenge is to decide how to adapt our SACs
to accommodate these
there is a need for SACs to offer learners something that
they cannot get elsewhere (in a library for example)

24. there is a need for a place for face-to-face linguistic
interaction, both with a teacher/advisor
and with peers
suggestions were made with regard to the use of Skype
for online conferencing and Second Life as a context for
a virtual SAC
there is a need to offer learners a variety of choices in
terms of (for example):
- mode of study (face-to-face v online)
- topic of study

25. SAC?