Using Massively Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) to support Second Language Learning: A Case Study of the Student Journey

Rebecca Strachan; Isara Kongmee; Alison Pickard

doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8847-6

Using Massively Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) to support Second Language Learning: A Case Study of the Student Journey

Rebecca Strachan, Isara Kongmee, Alison Pickard

School of Computer Science

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Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) create large virtual communities. Online gaming shows potential not just for entertaining, but also in education. This case study investigates the use of commercial MMORPGs to support second language teaching. MMORPGs offer virtual safe spaces in which students can communicate by using their target second language with global players. Using a mix of ethnography and action research, this case study explores the students’ experiences of language learning and performing while playing MMORPGs. The results show that the use of MMORPGs can facilitate language development by offering fun, informal, individualised and secure virtual spaces for students to practise their language with native and other second language speakers.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Utilizing Virtual and Personal Learning Environments for Optimal Learning
Editors	Krista Terry, Amy Cheney
Place of Publication	Hershey, PA
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	87-110
Number of pages	23
Volume	1
ISBN (Print)	1466688475
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8847-6
Publication status	Published - 2016

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Name	Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design (AETID): 52 Volumes
Publisher	IGI Global

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Keywords

MMORPG
virtual environment
second language learning
online education
e-learning
online gaming
personalized learning
technology enhanced learning
educational games
student engagement

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Strachan, R., Kongmee, I., & Pickard, A. (2016). Using Massively Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) to support Second Language Learning: A Case Study of the Student Journey. In K. Terry, & A. Cheney (Eds.), Utilizing Virtual and Personal Learning Environments for Optimal Learning (Vol. 1, pp. 87-110). (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design (AETID): 52 Volumes). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8847-6

Strachan, Rebecca ; Kongmee, Isara ; Pickard, Alison. / Using Massively Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) to support Second Language Learning: A Case Study of the Student Journey. Utilizing Virtual and Personal Learning Environments for Optimal Learning. editor / Krista Terry ; Amy Cheney. Vol. 1 Hershey, PA : IGI Global, 2016. pp. 87-110 (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design (AETID): 52 Volumes).

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Strachan, R, Kongmee, I & Pickard, A 2016, Using Massively Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) to support Second Language Learning: A Case Study of the Student Journey. in K Terry & A Cheney (eds), Utilizing Virtual and Personal Learning Environments for Optimal Learning. vol. 1, Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design (AETID): 52 Volumes, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, pp. 87-110. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8847-6

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Utilizing Virtual and Personal Learning Environments for Optimal Learning. ed. / Krista Terry; Amy Cheney. Vol. 1 Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. p. 87-110 (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design (AETID): 52 Volumes).

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Strachan R, Kongmee I, Pickard A. Using Massively Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) to support Second Language Learning: A Case Study of the Student Journey. In Terry K, Cheney A, editors, Utilizing Virtual and Personal Learning Environments for Optimal Learning. Vol. 1. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. 2016. p. 87-110. (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design (AETID): 52 Volumes). doi: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8847-6

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