Design and Empirical Validation of Effectiveness of LANGA, an Online Game-Based Platform for Second Language Learning

Autor/inn/en	Usai, Francesco; O'Neil, Kiera G. R.; Newman, Aaron J.
Titel	Design and Empirical Validation of Effectiveness of LANGA, an Online Game-Based Platform for Second Language Learning
Quelle	In: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 11 (2018) 1, S.107-114 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Usai, Francesco) ORCID (O'Neil, Kiera G. R.) ORCID (Newman, Aaron J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1939-1382
DOI	10.1109/TLT.2017.2762688
Schlagwörter	Second Language Instruction; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Educational Games; Computer Games; Teaching Methods; Pretests Posttests; Training; Language Proficiency; Diagnostic Tests; Brain; Grammar; Databases; Curriculum; Learning Activities; Spanish; Young Adults; Foreign Countries; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Fremdsprachenunterricht; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Educational game; Lernspiel; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Ausbildung; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Diagnostic test; Diagnostischer Test; Gehirn; Grammatik; Datenbank; Curricula; Lehrplan; Rahmenplan; Lernaktivität; Spanisch; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Ausland; Kanada
Abstract	Computer and smartphone-based applications for second language (L2) learning have become popular tools, being integrated in many classroom-based courses and adopted by the public at large. Yet, despite a significant body of research that suggests that individuals differ in their ability to learn L2, it is still unclear what factors predict successful L2 acquisition and how L2 teaching software can be designed to adapt to individuals' strengths and weaknesses. Here, we describe the architecture of LANGA, an online game-based platform under development for L2 teaching and research, and present a demonstrative proof-of-concept study using the platform. LANGA is designed to be both an effective and engaging product from the consumer perspective, and a tool that can be used by researchers to easily implement, deploy and test different training modalities for L2 teaching. Furthermore, key features of LANGA include easy configuration of training via modular design; emphasis on gamified teaching methods; and the use of automated speech recognition to provide learners feedback on verbal production. A first prototype of LANGA was tested in a small-scale, proof-of-concept study. Changes in proficiency from pre- to post-training were measured using recall and recognition tests, while event-related brain potentials (ERPs) were used to assess changes in brain activity related to lexical access over the course of learning. The results provided initial validation of the platform: participants were able to learn a large proportion of the words taught, and retained the novel words in a two/weeks follow-up. Future directions on the development of the platform are discussed. (As Provided).
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