From simulations to (3D) virtuality: mirroring tasks for language learning
1. From simulations
to (3D) virtuality:
mirroring tasks
for language learning
Joan-Tomàs Pujolà
Cristina Palomeque
Miquel Llobera
2. contents
• features of (3D) MUVEs - senses
• grassroots of MUVEs for language learning
• MUVEs potential 4 language learning
• typology of MUVE tasks
• conclusion
3. MUVEs as VLEs
multimodal communication
immersive experience
social dimension
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interaction: environment, objects, avatars
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10. simulations in the FL class
situational
cognitive challenge
not a role-play
PBL / CLIL / learning by doing
different type of assessment
13. muves and gaming
encourage experimenting
are fun
can develop
critical
thinking
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reduce
offer a new way of exploring
tensions
language and reality
16. types of MUVE tasks
direct-transfer activities
activities with MUVE make-up
integrated MUVE tasks
17. direct-transfer activities
reproduces the real
world exactly, even
with its shortcomings
Casa del Español
doesn’t take the
environment into
account, no or little
adaptation of learning
materials Babel
18. direct-transfer activities
• other examples:
– objects in MUVEs which direct you to
web pages (e.g. crossword)
– fill-in-the gap exercises with
notecards
– dictations done in notecards
19. activities with MUVE make-up
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dramatic
engaging
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take into account environment
20. activities with MUVE make-up
• Bow and arrow activities
• Pic Tak Toe
• Conversation in a tea cup
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21. integrated MUVE tasks
• critical thinking,
collaborative work,
meaningful
• gaming element
• challenging
• self-access
• interaction with the
environment and other
avatars
• takes all the ‘senses’
into consideration British Council Isle
22. integrated MUVE tasks
• Treasure hunts
• Role plays
• Social events: parties, quiz shows
• Building tasks
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23. conclusion
• communicative RL teaching-learning tasks
• use full MUVE potential
• “beta versions” - continuous experimenting
• be imaginative - create new activities
• task demand - maximize st. language
learning time