Moving closer to a question, possibly, with an inversion of the starting point question. So 'what is the effect of cultural factors on Japanese online language learning?' or some such thing becomes:
How does online role-play overcome cultural barriers to language learning?
...which pleasingly allows for analysis of the course design vis-a-vis the cultural factors.
The strange, overwhelming feeling fades; I feel freshly motivated.
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Nice one, Jez. It will be interesting to hear what you discover. There does seem to be strong potential for the 'psychosocial moratorium' effect in role plays - it's something covered in the IDGBL core text: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Video-Games-Learning-Literacy-Second/dp
I can identlfy with 'the strange, overwhelming feeling' but fingers crossed might just be edging closer to a question of my own.
I think I'll try and get my hands on that book! Thanks, Nikki.
Good luck for nailing down the topic.