Over the last few years, Virtual Reality has become one of the most innovative teaching tools in many educational sectors. While some preliminary use of this technology has been tested in language learning, no VR tools of real significance have been developed for language classrooms up to this day. The potential for VR in language learning may be even greater than in other fields of education. VR can provide a fully immersive learning experience and while this method is proven to be the most effective for language learning, very few students would ever have a chance to experience language immersion without the implementation of VR technology.
Through this project, we will develop an innovative platform for carrying out collaborative group language exercises in the classroom. These will provide an opportunity for students to practice the target language in a fully immersive way, mimicking the well established methodology of “Total Physical Response” in a way that has not been used in language learning before.
Foreign language school JANTAR – IH Split works as a project coordinator on developing project results together with partner schools from Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain. The project outputs include the creation of virtual worlds in which the learning process will take place, tasks that students will solve using language skills, splitting a project within the school. All technology is being developed for the Oculus Quest platform, which is also the latest in VR technology.
