This paper reports on the effects an experimental English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
program in Second Life (SL) had on Chinese student EFL learning. The study took an …

Abstract 3D simulation-based virtual worlds, such as Second Life (hereafter SL), have been
substantially adopted in educational settings worldwide. However, elaborations on such …

The purpose of this longitudinal exploratory research is to investigate the influence of four
factors: proficiency levels, text types, times, and learning environments on the writing …

This paper presents some of the overall frameworks and models for language learning that
were used under Avalon (Access to Virtual and Action Learning live ONline), an EU co …

Second Life is an avatar-based 3D virtual world that has recently received attention from
educators and researchers in various fields to explore its pedagogical benefits. Considering …

This article shares pedagogical insights from a qualitative study examining the use of
immersive social virtual worlds (SVWs) in language teaching and learning. Recognizing the …

The aim of the present study was to raise awareness related to the postmodern educational
philosophies, and to the opportunities provided by the emerging technologies and …

This study investigated the technology situation in the Tunisia's higher educational system
through a case study approach. The finding of this study revealed that Tunisian English …

This chapter examines the pedagogical potential of immersive social virtual worlds (SVWs)
in language teaching and learning. Recognizing the language learning affordances of …

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ortamı olarak geliştirmek ve geliştirilen bu ortamların kullanımını kolaylaştıran ve engelleyen …