Learning is not easy. In particular, it's very difficult to keep students engaged and interested. One approach that seems to work is immersive learning - where students are immersed in the learning environment, rather that in a traditional classroom. For instance, consider this earlier post on teaching history in a virtual world. Here's another great example from a professor at Michigan State University.Wired Campus: New Online Video Game Teaches Students Chinese - Chronicle.com:
A professor at Michigan State University has created a free online video game to help students learn Chinese.To learn more, play the game for free, or watch a video demonstrating the game.
The multi-player role-playing game, Zon/New Chengo, allows users to choose Mandarin phrases to converse with other characters in the game about exchanging money, buying breakfast, and other activities visitors to China would experience.
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