The Zon Project: Creating a Virtual Environment for Learning Chinese Language and Culture

David Matthew Boyer, Mete Akcaoglu

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Abstract

The Zon Project is building a multi-user, game-based virtual environment to support learning Chinese language and culture. From its core, Zon is designed to be a multiplayer, online environment facilitating learning through gameplay. A goal of the project is to address issues hampering foreign language instruction, including the need for high quality feedback and participation in persistent environments. Being web-based, Zon provides real-time, on-demand connection to interactive learning activities and authentic cultural information. The game provides the opportunity for players to learn from non-player characters, responsive game agents, and other players.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationProceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009
StatePublished - 2009

Disciplines

  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Educational Leadership

Keywords

  • Chinese language and culture
  • Virtual environemnt
  • Zon
  • Zon Project

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