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Virtual Worlds for Language Learning

Author : Randall Sadler
Publisher : Peter Lang Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783034305730
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (57 download)

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Book Synopsis Virtual Worlds for Language Learning by : Randall Sadler

Download or read book Virtual Worlds for Language Learning written by Randall Sadler and published by Peter Lang Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on one area in the field of Computer-Mediated Communication that has recently exploded in popularity - Virtual Worlds. Virtual Worlds are online multiplayer three-dimensional environments where avatars represent their real world counterparts. In particular, this text explores the potential for these environments to be used for language learning and telecollaboration. After providing an introduction and history of the area, this volume examines learning theories - both old and new - that apply to the use of Virtual Worlds and language learning. The book also examines some of the most popular Virtual Worlds currently available, including a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Virtual World of Second Life is explored in depth, including research examining how users of this world are using language there, and how they are using it to enhance their second language skills.

Understanding Emotions in English Language Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author : Mariusz Kruk
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781003240068
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Understanding Emotions in English Language Learning in Virtual Worlds by : Mariusz Kruk

Download or read book Understanding Emotions in English Language Learning in Virtual Worlds written by Mariusz Kruk and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contributes to overcoming the deficit in research on emotions in foreign language learning in the domain of computer assisted language learning in both traditional and virtual settings. The authors divide emotions into positive (i.e. enjoyment and curiosity) and negative (i.e. boredom and language anxiety) and explore their role in L2 teaching and learning in CALL environments from theoretical, empirical and pedagogical perspectives. The book begins with a theoretical overview of selected issues concerning positive and negative emotions and surveys the studies that have dealt with this issue in L2 learning in conventional settings and CALL. The empirical part of the book is devoted to a research project which explores the experience of positive and negative emotions in learning English in the virtual world Second Life, the relationships of the emotions in question and factors influencing them. The book concludes by recommending a selection of practices which can help maximise the positive emotions and minimize the negative emotions in foreign language learning in CALL environments. This is an important and illuminating read for students and scholars of applied linguistics, second language education and educational technology who are interested in CALL and in incorporating VW/VR based language learning programs into their studies and teaching.

Authentic Virtual World Education

Author : Sue Gregory
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811063826
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Authentic Virtual World Education written by Sue Gregory and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-23 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents the possibilities and realities of virtual worlds in education through the application of 3D virtual worlds to support authentic learning, creativity, learner engagement and cultural diversity in higher education. It includes a unique variety of cross disciplinary approaches to research, teaching and learning in a virtual world, including analysis of data from the experiences of students in education, law, Chinese language, sustainability, computer architecture, business, health and the Arts. The book provides unique learning experiences that have celebrated the rich media of virtual world environments through the utilisation of affordances such as simulation, bots, synchronous interaction, machinima and games. The perspectives come from Australia and New Zealand higher education academics but transferable to any higher educational institution in the sector, worldwide, and is significant to various disciplines in the higher education field.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Technologies in Foreign and Second Language Instruction

Author : Kruk, Mariusz
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522572872
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Technologies in Foreign and Second Language Instruction by : Kruk, Mariusz

Download or read book Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Technologies in Foreign and Second Language Instruction written by Kruk, Mariusz and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last few decades, the use of virtual technologies in education, including foreign/second language instruction, has developed into a substantial field of study. Through virtual technologies, language learners can develop metacognitive and metalinguistic skills, and they can practice the language by interacting with real/virtual users or virtual objects, a very important issue for language learners who have no or little contact with native or target language speakers outside the classroom. Assessing the Effectiveness of Virtual Technologies in Foreign and Second Language Instruction provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of virtual technologies and applications in engaging language learners both within and outside the classroom. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as game-based learning, online classrooms, and learning management systems, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, scholars, educators, graduate-level students, software developers, instructional designers, linguists, and education administrators seeking current research on how virtual technologies can be utilized and interpreted methodologically in virtual classroom settings.

Edutainment Technologies. Educational Games and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Applications

Author : Maiga Chang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642234550
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (422 download)

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Book Synopsis Edutainment Technologies. Educational Games and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Applications by : Maiga Chang

Download or read book Edutainment Technologies. Educational Games and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Applications written by Maiga Chang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-08-19 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on E-learning and Games, Edutainment 2011, held in Taipeh, Taiwan, in September 2011. The 42 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 130 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on: augemented and mixed reality in education; effectiveness of virtual reality for education; ubiquituous games and ubiquitous technology & learning; future classroom; e-reader and multi-touch; learning performance and achievement; learning by playing; game design and development; game-based learning/training; interactions in games; digital museum and technology, and behavior in games; educational robots and toys; e-learning platforms and tools; game engine/rendering/animations; game-assisted language learning; learning with robots and robotics education; e-portfolio and ICT-enhanced learning; game-based testing and assessment; trend, development and learning process of educational mini games; VR and edutainment.

Transforming Virtual World Learning

Author : Charles Wankel
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780520522
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Transforming Virtual World Learning by : Charles Wankel

Download or read book Transforming Virtual World Learning written by Charles Wankel and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide on how to transform your ideas from virtual world course ware to virtual world learning experiences. It argues that setting up learning in 3D virtual worlds requires a transformative approach.

Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds

Author : Clark Aldrich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470438347
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (74 download)

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Book Synopsis Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds by : Clark Aldrich

Download or read book Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds written by Clark Aldrich and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds Strategies for Online Instruction Clark Aldrich Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds The infusion of games, simulations, and virtual worlds into online learning can be a transforming experience for both the instructor and the student. This practical guide, written by education game expert Clark Aldrich, shows faculty members and instructional designers how to identify opportunities for building games, simulations, and virtual environments into the curriculum; how to successfully incorporate these interactive environments to enhance student learning; and how to measure the learning outcomes. It also discusses how to build institutional support for using and financing more complex simulations. The book includes frameworks, tips, case studies and other real examples, and resources. Praise for Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds "Clark Aldrich provides powerful insights into the dynamic arena of games, simulations, and virtual worlds in a simultaneously entertaining and serious manner as only he can. If you are involved with educating anyone, from your own children to classrooms full of students, you need to devour this book." — Karl Kapp, assistant director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University "At a time when the technologies for e-learning are evolving faster than most people can follow, Aldrich successfully bridges the perceptual gap between virtual worlds, digital games, and educational simulations, and provides educators with all they really need to use this technology to enhance and enrich their e-learning experiences." — Katrin Becker, instructor, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Mount Royal College, and adjunct professor of education, University of Calgary "I consider this a must-read for anyone engaged in or contemplating using these tools in their classrooms or designing their own tools." — Rick Van Sant, professor of learning and technology, Ferris State University

Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author : Brian C. Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136863036
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds written by Brian C. Nelson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: • the history and evolution of virtual worlds • the theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning • the design of curricula in virtual worlds • design guidelines for elements experienced in virtual worlds that support learning • design guidelines for learning quests and activities in virtual worlds. The authors also examine the theories and associated design principles used to create embedded assessments in virtual worlds. Finally, a framework and methodology is provided to assist professionals in evaluating "off-the-shelf" virtual worlds for use in educational and training settings. Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds will be invaluable both as a professional resource and as a textbook for courses within Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, and Library Media programs that focus on gaming or online learning environments.

Higher Education in Virtual Worlds

Author : Charles Wankel
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849506094
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book Higher Education in Virtual Worlds written by Charles Wankel and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Targeted at educators and researchers wishing to use virtual environments in their teaching practice, this work provides practical advice specifically for educators in higher education. It focuses on the use of Second Life - a free, readily-accessible virtual world which is increasingly being used for both formal and informal learning.

The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning

Author : Carol A. Chapelle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119108470
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning by : Carol A. Chapelle

Download or read book The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning written by Carol A. Chapelle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning presents a comprehensive exploration of the impact of technology on the field of second language learning. The rapidly evolving language-technology interface has propelled dramatic changes in, and increased opportunities for, second language teaching and learning. Its influence has been felt no less keenly in the approaches and methods of assessing learners' language and researching language teaching and learning. Contributions from a team of international scholars make up the Handbook consisting of four parts: language teaching and learning through technology; the technology-pedagogy interface; technology for L2 assessment; and research and development of technology for language learning. It considers how technology assists in all areas of language development, the emergence of pedagogy at the intersection of language and technology, technology in language assessment, and major research issues in research and development of technologies for language learning. It covers all aspects of language including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, pragmatics, and intercultural learning, as well as new pedagogical and assessment approaches, and new ways of conceiving and conducting research and development. The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning demonstrates the extensive, multifaceted implications of technology for language teachers, learners, materials-developers, and researchers.

Unified Discourse Analysis

Author : James Paul Gee
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131768446X
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Unified Discourse Analysis written by James Paul Gee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discourse Analysis is becoming increasingly "multimodal", concerned primarily with the interplay of language, image and sound. Video Games allow humans to create, live in and have conversations with new multimodal worlds. In this ground-breaking new textbook, best-selling author and experienced gamer, James Paul Gee, sets out a new theory and method of discourse analysis which applies to language, the real world, science and video games. Rather than analysing the language of video games, this book uses discourse analysis to study games as communicational forms. Gee argues that language, science, games and everyday life are deeply related and each is a series of conversations. Discourse analysis should not be just about language, but about human interactions with the world, with games, and with each other, interactions that make meaning and sustain lives amid risk and complexity. Written in a highly accessible style and drawing on a wide range of video games from World of Warcraft and Chibi-Robo to Tetris, this engaging textbook is essential reading for students in discourse analysis, new media and digital culture.

Learning in Real and Virtual Worlds

Author : P. Lacasa
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 113731205X
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (373 download)

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Download or read book Learning in Real and Virtual Worlds written by P. Lacasa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with critical analysis and real-life examples, this book explores how children's video games can cultivate learning. Lacasa takes several commercial video games and shows how they can be used both in and out of the classroom to teach initiative and problem-solving, encourage creativity, promote literacy, and develop reasoning skills.

Researching Learning in Virtual Worlds

Author : Anna Peachey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 184996047X
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)

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Book Synopsis Researching Learning in Virtual Worlds by : Anna Peachey

Download or read book Researching Learning in Virtual Worlds written by Anna Peachey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the chapters in this book are extended papers from Research Learning in Virtual Environments (reLIVE08), an international conference held by the UK Open University in Milton Keynes in November 2008. Authors of the best papers and presentations from the conferences were invited to contribute to Research Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book to specifically address research methods and related issues for education in virtual worlds. The book covers a range of research undertaken in virtual worlds. It opens with an accessible introduction both to the book and to the subject area, making it an ideal springboard for those who are new to research in this area. The subsequent ten chapters present work covering a range of research methodologies across a broad discipline base, providing essential reading for advanced undergraduate or postgraduate researchers working in education in virtual worlds, and engaging background material for researchers in similar and related disciplines.

Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds

Author : Allen Webb
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136863737
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds written by Allen Webb and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the realities and possibilities of utilizing on-line virtual worlds as teaching tools for specific literary works? Through engaging and surprising stories from classrooms where virtual worlds are in use, this book invites readers to understand and participate in this emerging and valuable pedagogy. It examines the experience of high school and college literature teachers involved in a pioneering project to develop virtual worlds for literary study, detailing how they created, utilized, and researched different immersive and interactive virtual reality environments to support the teaching of a wide range of literary works. Readers see how students role-play as literary characters, extending and altering character conduct in purposeful ways ,and how they explore on-line, interactive literature maps, museums, archives, and game worlds to analyze the impact of historical and cultural setting, language, and dialogue on literary characters and events. This book breaks exciting ground, offering insights, pedagogical suggestions, and ways for readers to consider the future of this innovative approach to teaching literary texts.

Learning and Teaching in the Virtual World of Second Life

Author : Judith Molka-Danielsen
Publisher : Tapir Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9788251923538
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (235 download)

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Book Synopsis Learning and Teaching in the Virtual World of Second Life by : Judith Molka-Danielsen

Download or read book Learning and Teaching in the Virtual World of Second Life written by Judith Molka-Danielsen and published by Tapir Academic Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtual worlds are increasingly incorporated into modern universities and teaching pedagogy. Over 190 higher education institutions worldwide have done teaching in the virtual world of Second Life (SL). This book is based on the first Scandinavian project to experiment with the design and testing of teaching platforms for life long learning in SL. In 2007, it created a virtual island or "sim" in SL called "Kamimo Education Island." The project generated a number of courses taught in SL, and instructed educators in the use of SL. This book disseminates the experiences and lessons learned from that project and from other educational projects in SL. The book identifies the gaps in traditional forms of education. It provides a roadmap on issues of instructional design, learner modeling, building simulations, exploring alternatives to design, and integrating tools in education with other learning systems.

Connected Play

Author : Yasmin B. Kafai
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262019930
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Connected Play written by Yasmin B. Kafai and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How kids play in virtual worlds, how it matters for their offline lives, and what this means for designing educational opportunities.

Multi-user Virtual Environments for the Classroom

Author : Giovanni Vincenti
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 9781609605452
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Multi-user Virtual Environments for the Classroom written by Giovanni Vincenti and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book highlights cutting-edge teaching ideas using theoretical discussions, case studies, and experiments pertaining to virtual environments, including learning foreign languages in virtual environments and examples that encourage educators to design and develop new worlds of learning inside and outside the university"--Provided by publisher.