Supporting immigrant language learning on smartphones: A field trial

Jones, Ann; Kukulska‐Hulme, Agnes; Norris, Lucy; Gaved, Mark; Scanlon, Eileen; Jones, Jan Louise; Brasher, Andrew

doi:10.1080/02660830.2018.1463655

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“…In Denmark, Gough and Gough (2019) evaluated the positive role of smartphones as translation devices. Moreover, in the UK, Jones et al (2017) indicated that m-Learning applications supported immigrants' language learning. In the same time, international studies indicated the importance of language learning for immigrant population groups (Aoki and Santiago, 2018;Clarke and Isphording, 2016).…”

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“…In this study, we introduce the term 'm-Integration'. The m-Integration framework is developed to form a vector of applications including, among others, m-Government, m-Learning and m-Health applications which could be positively associated with immigrants' outcomes in relation to their levels of integration and health/mental health status (Bradley et al 2017;Jones et al 2017;Amante et al, 2015;Mosa et al 2012). Most empirical studies assess how a certain application is associated with a corresponding outcome, i.e.…”

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Mobile applications aiming to facilitate immigrants’ societal integration and overall level of integration, health and mental health. Does artificial intelligence enhance outcomes?

Drydakis

2021

Computers in Human Behavior

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Using panel data on immigrant populations from European, Asian and African countries the study estimates positive associations between the number of mobile applications in use aiming to facilitate immigrants' societal integration (m-Integration) and increased level of integration (Ethnosizer), good overall health (EQ-VAS) and mental health . It is estimated that the patterns are gender sensitive. In addition, it is found that m-Integration applications in relation to translation and voice assistants, public services, and medical services provide the highest returns on immigrants' level of integration, health/mental health status. For instance, translation and voice assistant applications are associated with a 4% increase in integration and a 0.8% increase in good overall health. Moreover, m-Integration applications aided by artificial intelligence (AI) are associated with increased health/mental health and integration levels among immigrants. We indicate that AI by providing customized search results, peer reviewed e-learning, professional coaching on pronunciation, real-time translations, and virtual communication for finding possible explanations for health conditions might bring better quality services facilitating immigrants' needs. This is the first known study to introduce the term 'm-Integration', quantify associations between applications, health/mental health and integration for immigrants, and assess AI's role in enhancing the aforementioned outcomes.

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Section: M-integration Applications In Relation To Public Services Communication and Educationmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Mobile applications aiming to facilitate immigrants’ societal integration and overall level of integration, health and mental health. Does artificial intelligence enhance outcomes?

Drydakis

2021

Computers in Human Behavior

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“…John 2018concluded from different studies researched that technology-based language learning provides a self-paced learning experience giving the learner the freedom (Reinders & White, 2016;Kessler, 2018) with the learner in more control of their learning process that gives them a feeling of empowerment (Becker et al, 2016;Jones et al, 2017). Learners are exposed to multiple activities in a cohesive mode, which improves their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic cues that cater to different learning styles and strengths (Blake, 2016;Felix, 2008).…”

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Evaluation of Hypermedia Tools in Terms of Usability Heuristics for English Language Teaching

Naidu¹,

Srinivas²,

Raisi³

et al. 2021

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The technology-assisted teaching and learning process has seen a spurt in growth in the last two decades. The education technology field has rapidly embraced new tools and techniques to enhance the student learning experience. With the evolution of multimedia elements such as digital images, audio, video, graphics, and animation, the learning supported by technology has made learning flexible and accessible in terms of time and place. With Wi-Fi enabled campuses, it is much easier for students to learn using their smart devices enabled by hypermedia content. Hypermedia, also known as active media, is the multimedia content that brings in interactivity, where the user can interact with the system, rather than viewing the content in passive mode. This helps in generating a dialogue between the system and user, sustaining user interest. Some examples of hypermedia are interactive quizzes, games, interactive videos, etc. This study aims to investigate and evaluate four interactive tools, namely FluentU, Duolingo, Livemocha, and Hello English, which are designed for language learning. A qualitative assessment of the applications, including a review of past literature on language learning using tools, was undertaken. The expert evaluation or assessment was done using Jakob Nielsen’s ten heuristics or design guidelines. The objective was to compare the applications by measuring their usability against the standard heuristics. The goal of any usability study is user satisfaction. Through this interface evaluation, the researchers have concluded for designers that could be considered during future development of hypermedia-based tools.

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“…These tools use a perceptive interface and take a step closer to achieve a human-human interaction (Gawande, 2010). John (2018) concluded from different studies researched that technology-based language learning provides a self-paced learning experience giving the learner the freedom (Reinders & White, 2016;Kessler, 2018) with the learner in more control of their learning process that gives them a feeling of empowerment (Becker et al, 2016;Jones et al, 2017). Learners are exposed to multiple activities in a cohesive mode, which improves their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic cues that cater to different learning styles and strengths (Blake, 2016;Felix, 2008).…”

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Evaluation of Hypermedia Tools in Terms of Usability Heuristics for English Language Teaching

Naidu

Srinivas²,

Raisi³

et al. 2020

SSRN Journal

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The technology-assisted teaching and learning process has seen a spurt in growth in the last two decades. The education technology field has rapidly embraced new tools and techniques to enhance the student learning experience. With the evolution of multimedia elements such as digital images, audio, video, graphics, and animation, the learning supported by technology has made learning flexible and accessible in terms of time and place. With Wi-Fi enabled campuses, it is much easier for students to learn using their smart devices enabled by hypermedia content. Hypermedia, also known as active media, is the multimedia content that brings in interactivity, where the user can interact with the system, rather than viewing the content in passive mode. This helps in generating a dialogue between the system and user, sustaining user interest. Some examples of hypermedia are interactive quizzes, games, interactive videos, etc. This study aims to investigate and evaluate four interactive tools, namely FluentU, Duolingo, Livemocha, and Hello English, which are designed for language learning. A qualitative assessment of the applications, including a review of past literature on language learning using tools, was undertaken. The expert evaluation or assessment was done using Jakob Nielsen's ten heuristics or design guidelines. The objective was to compare the applications by measuring their usability against the standard heuristics. The goal of any usability study is user satisfaction. Through this interface evaluation, the researchers have concluded for designers that could be considered during future development of hypermedia-based tools.

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Supporting immigrant language learning on smartphones: A field trial

Abstract: Supporting immigrant language learning on smartphones: A field trial. Studies in the Education of Adults, 49(2) pp. 228-252. For guidance on citations see FAQs.

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Mobile applications aiming to facilitate immigrants’ societal integration and overall level of integration, health and mental health. Does artificial intelligence enhance outcomes?

Mobile applications aiming to facilitate immigrants’ societal integration and overall level of integration, health and mental health. Does artificial intelligence enhance outcomes?

Evaluation of Hypermedia Tools in Terms of Usability Heuristics for English Language Teaching

Evaluation of Hypermedia Tools in Terms of Usability Heuristics for English Language Teaching

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