WiAOC2007

=Computer Games & Language Learners: From Space Invaders to Second Life=

[toc] by Graham Stanley & Kyle Mawer

[|Friday May 28th 11.00 GMT] (1.5 hrs) at [|Learning Times] @ [|the Webheads Virtual Classroom]
 * WiAOC 2007 : Webheads in Action Online Convergence**

WiAOC 2007 [|Conference Schedule] - [|Webheads in Action Discussion Forum for this Presentation]

**Abstract:**
There is a growing interest in engaging today's learners, the so-called digital natives (Prensky, 2001) through the use of computer games. In this session, we will be taking a look at the reasons for doing so, as well as looking at a range of computer games that can be used for language learning, both inside the classroom and out.

We will finish by taking a look at a project that the we are both involved in with the [|British Council], creating a space for language learning and language learners in the virtual world of [|Second Life]. Whilst not a game, Second Life also has the ability to captivate and shows great potential for education.