Section outline

  • Welcome everyone!

    The aim of this learning event is to explore and reflect on virtual worlds for language learning and to analyse and discuss the inherent benefits and challenges.

    The event consists of a lead-in activity, a short video on some survival Italian and an opportunity to practise the language on Second Life. This will be followed by a reflective task in Second Life and an asynchronous forum discussion.

    Before you watch the video, here are a couple of questions to think about:

    • Have you ever studied or taught a language in a virtual world? Was it a positive experience? Why/Why not?
    • If not, would you ever consider learning a language in a virtual world? Why/Why not?
    • What are your feelings and expectations before the Italian lesson in Second Life?

    Please post your answers in the discussion forum and comment on each other's responses.