Augmented Reality Escape Classroom Game for Deep and Meaningful English Language Learning
A significant volume of literature has extensively reported on and presented the benefits of employing escape classroom games (ECGs), on one hand, and on augmented reality (AR) in English language learning, on the other. However, there is little evidence on how AR-powered ECGs can enhance deep and m...
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| description | A significant volume of literature has extensively reported on and presented the benefits of employing escape classroom games (ECGs), on one hand, and on augmented reality (AR) in English language learning, on the other. However, there is little evidence on how AR-powered ECGs can enhance deep and meaningful foreign language learning. Hence, this study presents the design, development and user evaluation of an innovative augmented reality escape classroom game created for teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). The game comprises an imaginative guided group tour around the Globe Theatre in London that is being disrupted by Shakespeare’s ghost. The game was evaluated by following a qualitative research method that depicts the in-depth perspectives of ten in-service English language teachers. The data collection instruments included a 33-item questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The findings suggest that this escape game is a suitable pedagogical tool for deep and meaningful language learning and that it can raise cultural awareness, while enhancing vocabulary retention and the development of receptive and productive skills in English. Students’ motivation and satisfaction levels toward language learning are estimated to remain high due to the game’s playful nature, its interactive elements, as well as the joyful atmosphere created through active communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and peer work. This study provides guidelines and support for the design and development of similar augmented reality escape classroom games (ARECGs) to improve teaching practices and foreign language education. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7217b29d34784439b871c48ea3f820e02024-01-26T15:52:56ZengMDPI AGComputers2073-431X2024-01-011312410.3390/computers13010024Augmented Reality Escape Classroom Game for Deep and Meaningful English Language LearningAngeliki Voreopoulou0Stylianos Mystakidis1Avgoustos Tsinakos2Department of Computer Science, International Hellenic University, 65404 Kavala, GreeceDepartment of Computer Science, International Hellenic University, 65404 Kavala, GreeceDepartment of Computer Science, International Hellenic University, 65404 Kavala, GreeceA significant volume of literature has extensively reported on and presented the benefits of employing escape classroom games (ECGs), on one hand, and on augmented reality (AR) in English language learning, on the other. However, there is little evidence on how AR-powered ECGs can enhance deep and meaningful foreign language learning. Hence, this study presents the design, development and user evaluation of an innovative augmented reality escape classroom game created for teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). The game comprises an imaginative guided group tour around the Globe Theatre in London that is being disrupted by Shakespeare’s ghost. The game was evaluated by following a qualitative research method that depicts the in-depth perspectives of ten in-service English language teachers. The data collection instruments included a 33-item questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The findings suggest that this escape game is a suitable pedagogical tool for deep and meaningful language learning and that it can raise cultural awareness, while enhancing vocabulary retention and the development of receptive and productive skills in English. Students’ motivation and satisfaction levels toward language learning are estimated to remain high due to the game’s playful nature, its interactive elements, as well as the joyful atmosphere created through active communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and peer work. This study provides guidelines and support for the design and development of similar augmented reality escape classroom games (ARECGs) to improve teaching practices and foreign language education.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-431X/13/1/24augmented realitygame-based learninggamificationescape room gamesdeep and meaningful learningEnglish language |
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| title | Augmented Reality Escape Classroom Game for Deep and Meaningful English Language Learning |
| title_full | Augmented Reality Escape Classroom Game for Deep and Meaningful English Language Learning |
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| title_short | Augmented Reality Escape Classroom Game for Deep and Meaningful English Language Learning |
| title_sort | augmented reality escape classroom game for deep and meaningful english language learning |
| topic | augmented reality game-based learning gamification escape room games deep and meaningful learning English language |
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