[B-Greek] Immersive environments - mmorpg (Massively multiplayer online role-playing game)
Will Dilbeck
will.dilbeck at gmail.com
Fri Aug 7 20:05:38 EDT 2009
Stephen,
I think that is an AWESOME idea. I am a fan of video games (I am not a
"hardcore gamer" per se but I enjoy them occasionally) and I would certainly
play a game like that!
Will
On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 6:59 PM, Carl Conrad <cwconrad2 at mac.com> wrote:
> Forwarded for: Stephen and Amanda <stephenandamanda at gmail.com>
> Date: August 7, 2009 8:17:34 AM EDT
> To: b-greek at lists.ibiblio.org
> Subject: Immersive environments - mmorpg (Massively multiplayer online
> role-playing game)
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Has anyone here ever thought or heard about using mmorpg (Massively
> multiplayer online role-playing game)
> platforms for simulating an immersive environment for language learning.
>
> What is a mmorpg? They are essentially 3d computer games whereby
> people on the net
> are able to interact in an immersive and simulated world/environment.
> Eg. Second life (http://secondlife.com/whatis/)
>
> What would be the point? We would be able to recreate a first century
> town/country side with all the sights and sounds.
> In this environment, users could interact and talk in koine greek
> (Whether by keyboard or mic). You could interact with
> 3d objects, learn new vocab by interacting with the objects, talk,
> etc. You would also be learning about the meaning of
> words within a "more realistic 1st century context".
>
> We could also create tasks/games for users which would require them to
> interact with their environment and practice
> their language skills, etc. The opportunities really would be "endless".
>
> We could run classes like Randall Buth does but without the barrier of
> distance. Any thoughts? Randall?
>
> Admittetdly, it wouldn't be something that you create overnight but
> then again it would be a significant platform with a
> lot of different stakeholders (colleges, (?) scholars, geeks, language
> enthusiasts, etc). While it may seem trivial/gimmicky, I think
> that this technology represents a significant opportunity in creating
> a language learning environment that would help the
> modern language learner to become immersed in the 1st century world.
>
> Please comment.
>
> Regards,
> Stephen Young
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