Second Language in Second Life
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This document discusses using Second Life as a platform for learning second languages through immersive virtual communities, synchronous communication options between avatars, international peer-to-peer connections, and opportunities for collaboration between learners, teachers, and institutions. The author presents Second Life as an innovative technological medium for second language acquisition at the cutting edge of development that provides anonymity, immediate feedback, and access to multimedia resources in a fully interactive virtual world.
Second Language in Second Life
- 1. Learning a Second Language in Second Life a Case Studyby Belma Gaukrodger
- 2. CommunitiesCypris ChatVirtlantisThe Chinese Island
- 3. CommunicationFully synchronous conferenceAvatar (representing your alter ego?)AnonymityImmediate feedback (spoken/written)
- 4. ConnectionPeer-to-PeerAccess to Multi-Media ResourcesInternationally Recognised Medium
- 6. CreativityInnovativeThe Edge of Technological DevelopmentAdapt or Abandon?Its up to you.
- 7. Thank YouBelmaGaukrodgerFlexible Learning Advisor & Language TutorBelma.Gaukrodger@nmit.ac.nzBlog: kiwibelma.wordpress.com