There is a person called Larry Ferlazzo who uses online video games as a language development activity.
ESL or (English As Second Language) students use technology to develop both their own and their families’ English by reading together.
Ferlazzo has created a website where the students could get free access to animated stories on the internet. While the stories are fun, they are also designed to boost literacy. The program is a success as they ESL students love them.
Read the rest of this article on the use of online video games to find out how much of bigger success it is.