Immersive technologies and language learning

• Carl Blyth ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Texas at Austin

     University of Texas at Austin

     Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Foreign language annals, ISSN 0015-718X, Vol. 51, Nº. 1, 2018, págs. 225-232
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article briefly traces the historical conceptualization of linguistic and cultural immersion through technological applications, from the early days of locally networked computers to the cutting-edge technologies known as virtual reality and augmented reality. Next, the article explores the challenges of immersive technologies for the field of foreign language education. Finally, a set of priority areas and research questions is posited to guide the thinking of foreign language educators over the next 50 years in their understanding of what constitutes immersion—virtual or otherwise.