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Gaming the System: Leveraging MMORPGs for Leveling-Up the Playing Field in Schools for Transnational Students
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Author(s): Steve Daniel Przymus (Texas Christian University, USA)and Alejandro Romo Smith (Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Japan)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 22
Source title:
CALL Theory Applications for Online TESOL Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kenneth B. Kelch (Alliant International University, USA), Peter Byun (Alliant International University, USA), Setareh Safavi (Alliant International University, USA)and Seth Cervantes (Alliant International University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6609-1.ch012
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Abstract
This chapter highlights the potential and practical application of CALL and specifically the use of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) for the language and identity socialization of transnational students. The authors focus on the educational trajectories of 1) children returnees and 2) international migrants who have lived and attended school in the U.S. and now have been uprooted to Mexico as a result of repatriation and/or deportation. The authors advocate creating blended affinity spaces at schools where youth can meet and play digital role-playing games. Game-ecology literacy development within these spaces is detailed through the sharing of game screen shots, blog posts, and the perspectives of transnational students that support this kind of learning within the EFL environment. The chapter concludes with a “call to action” and steps for educators to create such blended affinity spaces for gaming at schools.
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