A Principled Approach to Utilizing Digital Games in the Language Learning Classroom

Autor/in	Baierschmidt, Jared
Titel	A Principled Approach to Utilizing Digital Games in the Language Learning Classroom
Quelle	In: JALT CALL Journal, 9 (2013) 3, S.307-315 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1832-4215
Schlagwörter	Second Language Instruction; Computer Games; Teaching Methods; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Computer Simulation; English (Second Language) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Fremdsprachenunterricht; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache
Abstract	Empirical research into the use of digital games for educational purposes has shown promising results such as increased learner motivation, improved learner retention of information, and increased learner interest in subject matter. Furthermore, in the field of language learning, digital games have been used successfully in a variety of ways such as improving learners' vocabulary acquisition, raising learners' awareness of audience in writing, and increasing learners' willingness to communicate. However, not all of the research into the use of digital games for language learning is positive; in some instances, the use of games can actually interfere with language acquisition. This paper will first briefly examine the potential benefits and risks of using digital games in the language classroom. Next, three principles for deploying digital games effectively in the classroom will be presented and discussed. These principles, synthesized from published empirical research into the use of games for educational purposes, are guidelines educators can follow to help ensure that learning objectives are met when utilizing digital games. Use of these principles will be illustrated with examples from published research articles. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	JALT CALL SIG. 1-6-1 Nishiwaseda Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan. e-mail: journal!jaltcall.org; Web site: http://journal.jaltcall.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01