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Language Learning in Virtual Worlds: Pros, Cons, and Examples

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of using platforms like Second Life for language teaching, with examples and practical insights. Discover how virtual worlds offer unique opportunities for immersive learning experiences.

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Language Learning in Virtual Worlds: Pros, Cons, and Examples

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  1. Language Teaching and Learning in Virtual Worlds by Graham Davies http://grahamdavies.wikispaces.com SOAS

  2. Two links for further info The ICT4LT websiteModule 1.5, Section 14.2.1http://www.ict4lt.org EUROCALL / CALICOVirtual Worlds SIGhttp://virtualworldssig.ning.com SOAS

  3. Two videos Silver & Goldie Intro to Second Life Language learning in Second Lifeby Karelia Kondor http://kareliakondor.blip.tv SOAS

  4. Three Second Life projects AVALONhttp://avalon-project.ning.com NIFLARhttp://niflar.ning.com SLExperimentshttp://slexperiments.pbworks.com SOAS

  5. Pros of Second Life • 3D visual context, ownership of space • Offers wide variety of situations and settings • Good social platform • You can hear and talk to native speakers • Virtual classroom emulates f2f situation • Task-based, project-based learning • Good for pair work and group work • Tandem learning • Extra-curricular activities: clubs, pubs, chat groups • It’s fun! SOAS

  6. Cons of Second Life • Requires hi-spec hardware • Difficult to use: steep learning curve • No eye contact, no lip-synch • Gestures and body language are not authentic • Poor at presenting text • Lack of established social norms • Lesson preparation takes too long • Unreliable • Not taken seriously – it’s just a game • Institutional resistance SOAS

  7. Some examples • Classrooms: Virtlantis • Teaching sims: English City • Sims of real places • Treasure hunts and quests • Task-based learning • Holodecks • Preparation and support for year abroad SOAS

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