On recommending online games for language learning

Evaluating Online Games for Language Learning Jean-Paul DuQuette Osaka JALT Tech Day Plus Hannan University, June 19, 2011

Why online games to practice English?

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Quests = Authentic task-based learning (Long, 1985; Ballou, 2009)

Active, critical learning (Gee, 2007) Interactive English in text and voice

Supporting independent learner reflection, interaction and experimentation (Schweinhorst, 2008)

Anonymity/avatar use may increase confidence; “The Proteus Effect” (Yee & Bailenson, 2007)

Opportunities for collaboration and friendship (McGonigal, 2010)

Why not just use Second Life? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“ Okay, I want to recommend a game…” A reality checklist…

Hardware requirements ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“ Grab” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Game Text ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Plus: User Text ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

An aside: Text difficulty ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Quests ,[object Object],[object Object]

Evaluation (for student projects) ,[object Object],[object Object]

Student Feedback ,[object Object],[object Object]

In a nutshell… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. Group projects in Free Realms

3. EFL in EVE Online: A Pilot Study

Svensson, 2003 ,[object Object]

References ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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