Caoimhe's Padlet by https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo Language Technology en-us 2018-11-27 12:26:36 UTC 2018-11-29 16:57:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Digital Gaming for Language Learning https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/308223226 2018-11-27 12:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/308223226 DGLL https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309367847 Digital Gaming for Language Learning]]> 2018-11-29 15:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309367847 DGLL: "a game is a system in which players engage in an artificial conflict, defined by a quantifiable outcome." https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309369866 2018-11-29 16:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309369866 Using Games for SLA https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309371438 60 Second Word Challenge for Vocabulary]]> 2018-11-29 16:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309371438 MMORPGs https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309373239 Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games such as Fortnite are becoming increasingly popular, bearing the question - Could they be used to help with second language acquisition?]]> 2018-11-29 16:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309373239 DGLL https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309375339 Cardinal distinction within DGBLL frames games either as specifically designed for L2 learning and teaching purposes, called synthetic immersive environments (or SIEs, see Sykes, Oskoz, & Thorne, 2008). OR
not specifically tailored to L2 learning and teaching, called Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) games in the general game-based learning literature e.g. MMORPGs .
]]> 2018-11-29 16:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309375339 Connection https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309378392 sometimes language learning can be mundane and repetitive. Introducing an interactive platform in which you can actively improve your language skills offers an opportunity to freshen things up and escape the boring grammar books. Games and apps are often very relevant and in keeping with current trends and affairs.]]> 2018-11-29 16:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309378392 https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309381375 2018-11-29 16:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309381375 DGLL & Me https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309381725 I am someone who definitely does not see the attraction with gaming and have never been very interested in it. As a language learner, I of course have the Duolingo app downloaded on my phone, however despite my best intentions, I rarely ever use it. When I do make the rare visit onto the app, I spend ages on it, think it's wonderful and swear I will use it more often. Despite my vows, a long time will pass before I find myself on it again. Therefore, I think I'm never going to be the biggest user of gaming for second language acquisition.]]> 2018-11-29 16:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309381725 https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309386496 2018-11-29 16:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309386496 https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309386793 2018-11-29 16:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309386793 https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309387757 2018-11-29 16:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309387757 SIE https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309387981 Synthetic Immersive Environments]]> 2018-11-29 16:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309387981 https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309389987 2018-11-29 16:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309389987 https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309390274 Although Gaming can be used in your target language to try and improve your skills through specific vocabulary and listening skills, I would argue that platforms like YouTube and Spotify can offer at least, if not more of a benefit. ]]> 2018-11-29 16:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309390274 Benefits of DGLL https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309393917 Digital Gaming for Language Learning offers an alternative to learners from mundane and boring text books. Students can take a break from study by using these games as, similar to watching movies in foreign languages, it doesn't feel like study. ]]> 2018-11-29 16:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309393917 LLH https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309397338 Using your local resources can also offer a similar relief from monotonous studying while actively learning. In UL, we are lucky enough to have the Language Learning Hub which is honestly my lifesaver! There are foreign movies, channels, magazines, books and all sorts of resources available there]]> 2018-11-29 16:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309397338 https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309409915 2018-11-29 16:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/17215234/zopuy5uwgkoo/wish/309409915