Research areas	Computer-assisted language learning
Keywords	computer-mediated communication, second language acquisition, virtual environments, digital games
Themes	My current research explores learner behaviour in virtual environments and the potential of computer games as a means to facilitate second language acquisition.
Major publications	Google scholar, 3,841 Li, K., Peterson, M., & Fan, Q. (in press). Incorporating digital multimodal composing into game-enhanced language learning: An emotional account. Language Learning & Technology. Peterson, M., & Swier, R.S. (2025). Task-based learning and innovation in CALL: digital game-based learning. Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 51, 376-391. Kruk, M., & Peterson, M. (2025). Extended reality. In L. McCallum & D. Tafazoli (Eds), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Palgrave Macmillan. Li, K., & Peterson, M., Wang, Q., & Wang, H. (2025). Mapping the research trends of digital game-based language learning (DGBLL): A scientometrics review. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 38(7), 1393-1422. ​Peterson, M. (2025). Simulation Games in Language Learning & Teaching. In L. McCallum & D. Tafazoli (Eds.), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Palgrave Macmillan. Peterson, M., & Kruk, M. (2025). Virtual worlds. In L. McCallum & D. Tafazoli (Eds), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Palgrave Macmillan. Peterson, M., & Jabbari, N. (Eds.) (2024). Frontiers in technology-mediated language learning. Routledge. Peterson, M. (2023). Digital simulation games in CALL: a research review. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 36(5-6), 943-967. Jabbari, N., & Peterson, M. (2023). EFL gamers’ speaking performance in a massively multiplayer online role-playing game: a longitudinal mixed-methods case study. The Language Learning Journal, 51(4), 416-450. ​Peterson, M., Arshad, N. I., & Wrobetz, K. (2023). Digital games in English language teaching. In G. Kurt & P. Baskan (Eds), Educational technology in English language teaching (pp. 265-285). Eğiten Kitap. ​Li, K., Peterson, M., & Wan, J. (2022). Digital Gaming in the language classroom: students’ language performance, engagement and perception. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 12(1), 1-25. Peterson, M., & Jabbari, N. (2022). Digital games and foreign language learning: Context and future development. In M. Peterson & N. Jabbari (Eds), Digital games in language learning: case studies and applications (pp.1-13). Routledge. ​​Peterson, M., & Jabbari, N. (Eds.) (2022). Digital games in language learning: case studies and applications. Routledge. Li, K., Peterson, M., & Wang, Q. (2022). Out-of-school language learning through digital gaming: a case study from an activity theory perspective. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 37(5-6), 1019-1047. Li, K., Peterson, M., & Wang, Q. (2021). Using community of inquiry to scaffold language learning in out-of-school gaming: a case study. International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 11(1), 31-52. Peterson, M., Yamazaki, K., & Thomas, M. (Eds.) (2021). Digital games and language learning: theory, development and implementation. Bloomsbury. Kruk, M., & Peterson, M. (Eds.) (2020). New technological applications for foreign and second language learning and teaching. IGI Global. Peterson, M., White, J., Mirzaei, M.S., & Wang, Q. (2020). A review of research on the application of digital games in foreign language education. In M.Kruk & M.Peterson (Eds.), New technological applications for foreign and second language learning and teaching (pp.69-92). IGI Global.
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Teaching Areas	Undergraduate courses Graduate courses (Master's program) Graduate courses (Doctor's program) Undergraduate courses open to all departments
Background	2007 Associate professor, graduate school of human and environmental studies 2008 PhD in Linguistics (The University of Edinburgh)