Selected presentations
2012
- Raising awareness of learning processes with technology tools (featured speaker), ACTC, Osaka, Japan
- Promoting autonomy through CALL in a self-access centre, JALT CALL, Kobe, Japan
2011
- Learning environments that facilitate reflection and discussion, JALT CALL, Fukuoka, Japan
- The role of written dialogue in advising, Advising2011 (IATEFL), Chiba, Japan
- Technology use in a self-access centre: An action research study, EuroCALL, UK
- Written advice in self-study modules: The effect on learning, AILA World Congress, Beijng, China
2010
- Promoting cognitive and metacognitive awareness through self-study modules, CLaSIC, Singapore
- Creative tools which facilitate the language advising process, JALT, Nagoya, Japan
- The role of the learning advisor in promoting autonomy (plenary), JACET, Sendai, Japan
- Self-access language learning: Current trends and future directions, Thai TESOL, Bangkok, Thailand
- Advising at Kanda University of International Studies, JALT (JASAL Forum), Shizuoka, Japan
2009
- Promoting autonomy through self-access materials – JALT, Shizuoka, Japan
- Benefits and challenges of computer-based resources for self-access. ILAC, Hong Kong
- Learner autonomy through independent study modules in a SAC. IATEFL, Cardiff, UK
- How technology tools can facilitate learner reflection. HICE, Honolulu, Hawaii
2008
- Examples of student blog use in Japan and the UAE. JALT, Tokyo, Japan
- Developing engaging materials for EFL learners. JALT, Tokyo, Japan
- Using action research to improve a TOEIC preparation course. IATEFL, Exeter, UK
2007
- How blogging can promote learner autonomy. Independent Learning Association, Chiba, Japan
- How computer technology can promote learner autonomy. IATEFL, Aberdeen, UK
2006
- Chat Room Activities that Facilitate Learner Autonomy. JALT CALL, Hokkaido, Japan
- Using online forums and promoting higher-order thinking. TESOL Arabia, Dubai, UAE
2004
- Language labs and independent learning (invited speaker). Model School conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Chat room tasks for independent learning. Higher Colleges event, Sharjah, UAE
2003
- Investigating evidence of learner autonomy in a virtual EFL classroom. Research in ELT, Bangkok, Thailand
2002
- Facilitating learning through peer tutoring. TESOL Arabia, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Establishing self-access systems. Zayed University event, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Self-access – yes. Independent….? TESOL Arabia, Dubai, UAE
2001
- CMC: Benefits to female Arab learners. TESOL Arabia, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Chat room activities for EFL learners. TESOL Arabia, Abu Dhabi, UAE
