Learner autonomy is not related only to distance learning (if it ever was supposed so). Even standard classroom dynamics implies most issues about learner autonomy.

 

Nevertheless, distance and/or blended teaching increases problems related to learner autonomy.

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University students will inevitably use machine translation for their homework and revision. I do not agree with a "banish machine translation in school language classrooms"  mindset.

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Even when inappropriately used, the real questions are:
What will the real learning value of the tool be?

How can it be used synergically with other tools and artifacts?

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In this video, shot during one of my classes by videoconferencing, I show learners how a dictionary is useful, how to make the most out of machine translation, what must be avoided of a dictionary and its traps.