Tell @ SAC, enhancing English learning through ICT in a self-access Centre

Since its introduction in the field of ELT, technology has been a useful support to both teachers and learners. Today, in a Self- Access Centre, where technology is strictly connected to the philosophy of learner autonomy, ICT has a fundamental role in improving language learning and in fostering a student-centred learning environment; but, despite its potential and its growing importance as an educational resource, ICT effectiveness depends on the way it is exploited by both learners and teachers. The article presents the results of an empirical investigation of the possibilities offered by ICT to English language learning in a university self-access centre and describes the role, the uses and the effectiveness of technology also from the students’ perspective.