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

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  • 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)

  • Sami Vihavainen

    (Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, Finland)

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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  • Anu Seisto & Maija Federley & Timo Kuula & Janne Paavilainen & Sami Vihavainen, 2011. "Involving the End-Users in the Development of Language Learning Material," International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), IGI Global, vol. 3(2), pages 43-56, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:igg:jmbl00:v:3:y:2011:i:2:p:43-56
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