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We need to try this!

"This study explored affective factors in learning English as a foreign language in a 3D game-like virtual world, Quest Atlantis (QA). Through the use of communication tools (e.g., chat, bulletin board, telegrams, and email), 3D avatars, and 2D webpage navigation tools in virtual space, nonnative English speakers (NNES) co-solved online content-related problem quests with native English speakers (NES)."

I don't have personal knowledge of these courses, but I've heard from others that they are good. OLC is one of the main organizations for post-secondary information about teaching online. See if your school has a membership that you can take advantage of for conferences and workshops.

Here are some specifics for creating accessible online course content.

Exploring 3D virtual worlds like Second Life to provide simulation of real life environments and allow students to discover more creative and more realistic ways to improve their language skills.

I've also seen proposals to do professional development with teachers through Second Life. They could actually practice responding to different scenarios in this virtual world. It seems like it would be a ton of work!

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