The need for our learners to engage with digital and online learning materials has rapidly accelerated in recent years. In an increasingly unpredictable world, our learners need the skills to be able to work more independently and regulate their own learning. Now, more than ever, learner autonomy can play a crucial role in students’ academic and personal success. But what exactly is learner autonomy, and how can learners develop it? With a particular focus on adult and young adult learners, this session explores the concept of learner autonomy, considers how it can benefit learners and teachers, and introduces practical approaches to developing learner autonomy in digital learning contexts.

About the speaker

Jade Blue is an English language teacher, trainer, researcher and materials developer. Her primary research interests focus on learner-generated visuals in ELT, learner autonomy, and integrating life skills into classroom practice.

Jade works closely with the Language Research team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and regularly creates academic training content for major ELT publishers. She has authored a wide range of ELT articles, Teacher Guides and Research Guides, as well as writing frontmatter for several teacher's books.

Find more resources and materials by Jade Blue on our blog; World of Better Learning.