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Involving the End-Users in the Development of Language Learning Material

Involving the End-Users in the Development of Language Learning Material

Anu Seisto, Maija Federley, Timo Kuula, Janne Paavilainen, Sami Vihavainen
Copyright: © 2011 |Volume: 3 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 14
ISSN: 1941-8647|EISSN: 1941-8655|EISBN13: 9781613508404|DOI: 10.4018/jmbl.2011040104
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Seisto, Anu, et al. "Involving the End-Users in the Development of Language Learning Material." IJMBL vol.3, no.2 2011: pp.43-56. http://doi.org/10.4018/jmbl.2011040104

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Seisto, A., Federley, M., Kuula, T., Paavilainen, J., & Vihavainen, S. (2011). Involving the End-Users in the Development of Language Learning Material. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), 3(2), 43-56. http://doi.org/10.4018/jmbl.2011040104

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Seisto, Anu, et al. "Involving the End-Users in the Development of Language Learning Material," International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL) 3, no.2: 43-56. http://doi.org/10.4018/jmbl.2011040104

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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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