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Involving the End-Users in the Development of Language Learning Material
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Author(s): Anu Seisto (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Maija Federley (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Timo Kuula (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Janne Paavilainen (University of Tampere, Finland)and Sami Vihavainen (Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, Finland)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 14
Source title:
Innovations in Mobile Educational Technologies and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): David Parsons (The Mind Lab by Unitec, New Zealand)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2139-8.ch011
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Abstract
Printed and digital learning materials are usually developed separately. Therefore, little notice has been given to the possibilities of combining the two. This study introduces a new concept that combines printed and digital materials. A user-centric approach was chosen to develop a “hybrid book”, a combination of a traditional schoolbook and a mobile phone. Learning materials were combined into one entity by enabling access to the digital material through images in the book. The user groups of interest were 11- and 12-year-old pupils, their teachers, and parents. The concept was tested with materials for English as a foreign language (EFL). After a human-centred design process, the final application was given to one class for actual use and evaluation for a period of three weeks. Many potential benefits of using mobile phones for learning purposes were recognized, as they facilitated utilization of the digital content both inside and outside the classroom.
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