The ELT curriculum, IT and learner autonomy
Abstract: In this presentation, I will look at some of the ways in which information technology can add value to the curriculum, from planning, through implementation to evaluation. Key points made in the presentation will be illustrated with reference to a number of projects being carried out within the English Centre at the University of Hong Kong. These include the use of IT for course management, the use of text and voice chat classrooms for online instruction, and the use of web-based portfolios for assessing student outcomes. Advantages and disadvantages of these initiatives will be presented and discussed.