Creating Machinima (3D) and Real Life Videos in an ESP Classroom

This research paper reports on the development of oral presentation skills in a 3D virtual world called Moviestorm machinima, in contrast with real-life videos. In this way, the implementation of both types of videos sought to promote the improvement of oral communication skills, specifically oral p...

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Published in:PROFILE issues in teachers' professional development 2018-01, Vol.20 (1), p.41-56
Main Authors: Ochoa Alpala, Carol Anne, Ortíz García, William Ricardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3-D technology
Active Learning
Collaboration
College Students
Communication Skills
Computer Graphics
Computer Simulation
Cooperative Learning
EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
EFL
English for Special Purposes
English for specific purposes
ESP
Foreign Countries
habilidades de presentación
inglés con propósitos específicos
Interviews
machinima
Moviestorm
Oral Language
presentation skills
Private Colleges
Public Speaking
real life videos
Skill Development
Speech Communication
Student Developed Materials
Student Surveys
Technology Uses in Education
TESOL
Video Technology
videos reales
Virtual reality
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Summary:This research paper reports on the development of oral presentation skills in a 3D virtual world called Moviestorm machinima, in contrast with real-life videos. In this way, the implementation of both types of videos sought to promote the improvement of oral communication skills, specifically oral presentations in a foreign language, as well as promoting collaborative work. The study involved 60 students from different semesters of a private Colombian university from the schools of electronic engineering, computer science, and law, focusing on English for specific purposes. The results showed how students from different faculties worked collaboratively to achieve one goal: improve their oral presentation skills.
ISSN:1657-0790
2256-5760
1657-0790
DOI:10.15446/profile.v20n1.59412