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Hofmeyr, Michael – JALT CALL Journal, 2023
The notion that digital games can be effectively employed as tools for learning and teaching has steadily been gaining traction among educational theorists and researchers, with numerous empirical studies pointing to the potential benefits of games for skill and knowledge development. However, a solid understanding of learners' attitudes and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Video Games, Game Based Learning, Foreign Countries
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Buendgens-Kosten, Judith – JALT CALL Journal, 2022
The potential of games to support language learning and acquisition -- be it in the digital wilds or in the foreign language classroom -- has often been discussed. In this article, I will look at digital games from an explicitly plurilingual perspective. I describe five existing games that demonstrate a plurilingual outlook (Romanica, MElang-E,…
Descriptors: Metalinguistics, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Andersson, Shawn – JALT CALL Journal, 2022
Digital game-based language learning (DGBLL) is a field that promotes language learning by combining game entertainment and mechanics inducive to learning. Researchers have proposed evidence of various language-learning benefits, yet downsides persist, such as negative stigmas, a lack of participation of non-gamers, and potential adverse…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning