Virtual reality

Localized globalization: Directives in augmented reality game interaction

Author(s): Tetyana Sydorenko, Steven L. Thorne, John Hellermann, Amber Sanchez, Vanessa Howe Year of publication: 2021 Keywords: Augmented reality, Intercultural communication, Language learners, Pragmatics Methodology/Sample: Principled mixed methodological design/12 students Reference: Sydorenko, T., Thorne, S. L., Hellermann, J., Sanchez, A., & Howe, V. (2021). Localized globalization: Directives in augmented reality game interaction. The Modern Language […]

A virtual walk through London: Culture learning through a cultural immersion experience

Author(s): Ya-Chun Shih Year of publication: 2013 Keywords: Virtual environment, Culture learning, Cultural immersion, English language teaching, Google Street View Methodology/Sample: Case study/4 students Reference: Shih, Y. C. (2015). A virtual walk through London: Culture learning through a cultural immersion experience. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 28(5), 407-428. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2013.851703 Abstract Integrating Google Street View into a […]

Re-imagining cultural identity: Transcultural and translingual communication in virtual third-space environments

Author(s): José I. Prieto-Arranz, Maria Juan-Garau, Karen L. Jacob Year of publication: 2013 Keywords: English as an International Language (EIL), Transcultural communication, Cultural identity, Computer-mediated communication (CMC), Stereotypes Methodology/Sample: Case study/_ Reference: Prieto-Arranz, J. I., Juan-Garau, M., & Jacob, K. L. (2013). Re-imagining cultural identity: Transcultural and translingual communication in virtual third-space environments. Language, Culture […]

Development of social mediation and emotional regulation in virtual learning environment research

Author(s): Miika Lehtonen, Tome Page, Lence Miloseva, Gisli Thorsteinsson Year of publication: 2008 Keywords: Virtual learning environments (VLEs), Emotional regulation, Social mediation, Collaborative simulations, Psycho-social factors Methodology/Sample: _/_ Reference: Lehtonen, M., Page, T., Miloseva, L., & Thorsteinsson, G. (2008). Development of social mediation and emotional regulation in virtual learning environment research. Journal on Educational Psychology, […]

Reconceptualization of the context in language learning with a location-based AR app

Author(s): Sangmin-Michelle Lee, Moonyoung Park Year of publication: 2020 Keywords: Location-based augmented reality (AR), Language learning, Contextualized learning, Student engagement, Digital storytelling Methodology/Sample: Mixed methods/40 students Reference: Lee, S. M., & Park, M. (2020). Reconceptualization of the context in language learning with a location-based AR app. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 33(8), 936-959. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2019.1602545 Abstract In […]

Safe/brave spaces in virtual exchange on sustainability

Author(s): Malin R. Glimäng Year of publication: 2022 Keywords: Transnational virtual exchange (TVE), Sustainability, Critical intercultural awareness, Safe/brave spaces, Global citizenship education (GCE) Methodology/Sample: Exploratory practice/54 students Reference: Glimäng, M. R. (2022). Safe/brave spaces in virtual exchange on sustainability. Journal of Virtual Exchange, 5, 61-81. https://doi.org/10.21827/jve.5.38369 Abstract This article explores the potential for fostering critical […]

Building bridges: Eurocentric to intercultural information ethics

Author(s): Ayesha Gautam, Deepa Singh Year of publication: 2021 Keywords: Intercultural information ethics, Samvad, Eurocentrism, Ethical pluralism, Information justice Methodology/Sample: _/_ Reference: Gautam, A., & Singh, D. (2021). Building bridges: Eurocentric to intercultural information ethics. Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2021.20.1.151 Abstract Misguided use, manipulation, misappropriation, disruption and mismanagement of Information deeply affects the […]

The unexplored potential of virtual reality for cultural learning

Author(s): Margherita Berti Year of publication: 2021 Keywords: Language learning, Cultural education, Immersion, Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) Methodology/Sample: _/_ Reference: Berti, M. (2021). The unexplored potential of virtual reality for cultural learning. The EuroCALL Review, 29(1), 60. https://doi.org/10.4995/eurocall.2021.12809 Abstract Educational technology tools that improve learning and foster engagement are constantly sought by teachers and researchers. […]