Designing mobile language learning with Arabic speaking migrants
Journal article, 2023

Learning the language is crucial to be included in a new society. For migrants, the smartphone is a commonly used device for staying connected, which could also be used for language learning purposes. This research concerns mobile literacy with newly arrived Arabic speaking migrants to Sweden and the use of mobile learning as a means for integration. The purpose is to investigate how mobile technology can be designed to support migrants' language learning process. The research concerns technology development where versions of a mobile application (app) are explored from a bottom-up perspective with Arabic speaking migrants. A qualitative method approach is applied, built on design principles focusing on the construction of situated artefacts and evaluation of performance. The results show that intuitive design and engaging content with connections to everyday social situations play important parts in sustaining motivation to engage with an app.

language learning

design science research

Mobile learning

migration

integration

Author

Linda Bradley

University of Gothenburg

Lorna Bartram

Chalmers, Communication and Learning in Science, Language and Communication

Khaled Walid Al-Sabbagh

University of Gothenburg

Anne Algers

University of Gothenburg

Interactive Learning Environments

1049-4820 (ISSN) 17445191 (eISSN)

Vol. 31 1 514-526

Subject Categories

Media and Communication Technology

Learning

Human Aspects of ICT

DOI

10.1080/10494820.2020.1799022

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3/15/2023