There are currently a handful of VR and spatial desktop options for learning languages in an immersive environment. The article talks about immersion camps and how they are built on the idea that languages are best learned through culture. By immersing students in the culture of the target language by learning the customs and traditions, students, in theory, will be able to learn the language faster and have longer lasting connections with the language. Immersion camps are not always accessible for would be learners and some potential learners may not be comfortable with an in person immersion camp for various reasons. The article introduces some VR and spatial desktop options that can allow for immersion in a language in the metaverse.
Hi Seth,
I’ll be focusing on language for my final assignment and what a cool resource! It’s pretty wild to think about some of the future uses of technology as they continue to develop and change. I never considered how an immersive situation may be the sweet spot of Indigenous languages and technology.