Cypris Chat - 20/20 Pecha Kucha
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The document discusses Cypris Chat, a virtual world designed by Mike McKay for practicing English language skills outside of traditional classroom settings. It emphasizes the importance of regular practice, self-accountability, and motivation through gamification elements like leaderboards and rewards. The initiative aims to facilitate international friendships and connections while enhancing language learning experiences.
Cypris Chat - 20/20 Pecha Kucha
- 1. Virtual Worlds for Language Learning Mike McKay Aka Professor Merryman Founder, Cypris Chat
- 2. Cypris Chat A virtual world for you to practice English Mike McKay Professor Located in Second Life® Merryman
- 3. Cypris Chat A virtual world for you to practice English
- 4. Cypris Chat A virtual world for you to practice English
- 5. Practice what you learn The common problem In class Outside of class 90 minutes per week Minimal speaking time + Some writing practice Little to no speaking practice
- 6. Practice what you learn The common problem Slow progress = Little satisfaction Low motivation The vicious circle begins
- 7. What can we do? Create more opportunity • Study Groups • Language Partners Together we commit, or together we fail We must PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
- 8. Self Accountability I will do it! “Just because you know what to do with a tennis racket doesn’t mean you can hit the ball.” Motivation: “If you can hit the ball well, you might win the game!”
- 9. Do you like games? I will never give up! According to Magid Media Futures 2012, 54% of Americans play video games each week. Do Japanese like games? Look at Japanese television.
- 10. Level UP! Am I getting better? I want to SEE how I am improving
- 11. Leaderboards Motivation begins! What’s my score?!
- 13. How? Leaderboards in my class? You can’t. Sorry.
- 14. The future is coming! One person made all of this!
- 15. Read – Write - Listen Website community for international connections
- 16. ® Second Life Virtual world for international friendships Visit http://secondlife.com
- 17. Practice speaking USB Headset and the world 24/7…FREE!
- 18. ® Second Life Virtual world for international friendships Visit http://secondlife.com
- 19. Cypris Chat “Learning English should be a way of life instead of a struggle to achieve” – Mike McKay
- 20. Thank You Mike McKay [email protected] Mukogawa Women’s University http://cyprischat.org