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Virtual Worlds for Language Learning

Mike McKayAka Professor Merryman

Founder, Cypris Chat

Cypris ChatA virtual world for you to practice English

ProfessorMerryman

Located in Second Life®

Mike McKay

Cypris ChatA virtual world for you to practice English

Cypris ChatA virtual world for you to practice English

Practice what you learn

The common problem

In class90 minutes per weekMinimal speaking time

Outside of classSome writing practiceLittle to no speaking practice+

Practice what you learn

The common problem

Slow progressLittle satisfactionLow motivation=

The vicious circle begins

What can we do?Create more opportunity

• Study Groups• Language PartnersTogether we commit, or together we fail

We must PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Self AccountabilityI will do it!

“Just because you know what to do with a tennis racket doesn’t mean you can hit the ball.”

Motivation:“If you can hit the ball well, you might win the game!”

Do you like games?I will never give up!

According to Magid Media Futures 2012, 54% of Americans play video games each week.

Do Japanese like games?Look at Japanese television.

Level UP!Am I getting better?

I want to SEE how I am improving

LeaderboardsMotivation begins!

What’s my score?!

LeaderboardsPoints! Badges! Recognition!

How?Leaderboards in my class?

You can’t. Sorry.

The future is coming!One person made all of this!

Read – Write - ListenWebsite community for international connections

Second Life®

Virtual world for international friendships

Visit http://secondlife.com

Practice speaking USB Headset and the world 24/7…FREE!

Second Life®

Virtual world for international friendships

Visit http://secondlife.com

Cypris Chat

“Learning English should be a way of life

instead of a struggle to achieve” – Mike McKay

Mike McKaymike@professormerryman.com

Mukogawa Women’s University

http://cyprischat.org

Thank You