In this paper we explore the ways to motivate and enhance physical exercise by boosting users’ abilities in both physical and in virtual worlds. Moreover, we discuss how skill exaggeration and ability boosting in an exergame could affect the players’ and audience’s perception of skill and fitness. Finally, we discuss research questions and hypotheses for studying these concepts.

This study examined the joint effects of home environment and center-based child care quality on children's language, communication, and early literacy development, while also considering prior developmental level. Participants were 95 children (46 boys), assessed as toddlers (mean age = 26.33 months; Time 1) and preschoolers (mean age = 68.71 months; Time 2) and their families. At both times, ...

Speaking is an essential aspect of English learning. It reflects the student’s ability to express and comprehensively use language. In 21st century, international exchanges have become increasingly frequent. Therefore, more important as a tool communication. Despite this, under long-term pressure examinations, teaching in our country only focuses on reading, writing, other content closely relat...

Recent thrust of research has focused on non-conventional classrooms for teaching to EFL learners. Amongst the newly developed models, Unplugged Classroom Model (UCM) is the most debated one as textbooks are aside and the syllabus is based on conversation-driven activities. This study sought to determine the pros and cons of unplugged teaching for enhancing EFL learners' oral proficiency. From ...