Gameful Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

What is the 'chocolate-covered broccoli' problem in educational games?

• The games are not well evaluated by the CALL community

• The games have ineffective educational content

• The games are not designed for specific contexts and audiences

• The games are too expensive for educators

What is the primary purpose of educational games?

• Entertainment

• Advertising

• Learning

• Social interaction

Why is it difficult to recommend specific game-based L2TL environments?

• They are not effective for language learning

• They are not designed for specific contexts and audiences

• They are not well evaluated by the CALL community

• They are too expensive for educators

What is the term used to describe the application of game concepts to contexts outside of traditional games?

• Game-based

• Game-informed

• Gamification

• Game-enhanced

What is the primary focus of game-enhanced L2TL practice?

• Using games intentionally designed for L2TL

• Adapting vernacular games for L2TL

• Incorporating game mechanics into L2 materials

• Creating game-based environments for L2 learning

What does game-informed L2TL involve?

• Applying theories of games and play to L2 teaching and learning

• Adapting vernacular games for L2TL

• Using games intentionally designed for L2TL

• Incorporating game mechanics into L2 materials

What is the primary focus of gamification in L2TL practices?

• Using games intentionally designed for L2TL

• Incorporating game mechanics into L2 materials

• Applying theories of games and play to L2 teaching and learning

• Adapting vernacular games for L2TL

What is one of the challenges in creating digital games for L2TL?

• Lack of interest in educational game development

• Limited availability of game development tools

• High cost of game development

• Lack of expertise in coding or programming

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between game and play?

• Game is structured and has rules, while play is unstructured and has no rules.

• Game is unstructured and has no rules, while play is structured and has rules.

• Game and play are interchangeable terms that refer to the same activity.

• Game and play are both structured and have rules, but games are more competitive than play.

What is the main challenge in leveraging gameful principles into L2 teaching practices?

• Lack of interest in gameful L2TL

• Limited availability of gameful L2TL resources

• Lack of expertise in gameful L2TL

• Difficulty in understanding gameful concepts