Vol. 7 (2018)
Studi e Saggi

The challenges of digitally-mediated Italian language and culture development: Engaging the online learner through gamification

Giorgia Bassani
California State University Florence Campus
Margherita Bezzi
Politecnico di Milano
Luca Mă
Chengdu Institute Sichuan International Studies University

Published 2018-12-24

Keywords

  • digital tools,
  • gamification,
  • Italian language and culture,
  • motivation

Abstract

This study explores the digital tools, activities, and rewards used in a blended Italian language and culture acquisition project. It discusses gamification in online teaching as an important strategy to engage learners, to increase their motivation, and to enhance their language acquisition. The results of the study could provide directions for future research in the field.

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