A comprehensive framework for designing and evaluating vocabulary learning apps from multiple perspectives

Yuge TU; Di ZOU; Ruofei ZHANG

doi:10.1504/IJMLO.2020.108199

A comprehensive framework for designing and evaluating vocabulary learning apps from multiple perspectives

Yuge TU, Di ZOU^*, Ruofei ZHANG

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The integration of emerging mobile technology into the education domain has become increasingly ubiquitous. This research reviewed the advantages and challenges of mobile learning, discussed the key factors that promote effective vocabulary learning and conducted a survey to investigate and identify the ten most popular word learning apps. Based on the results, we analysed the key features of the popular apps and summarised the elements that play crucial roles in leading to successful learning. Based on such analyses, we also developed a comprehensive framework for designing and evaluating vocabulary learning apps, covering dimensions, such as content quality, multimodal presentation, engagement, personalisation, repetition and usability. A popular app, Vocabulary.com, was also assessed utilising the proposed framework. Users, evaluators, designers and developers of word-learning apps are expected to benefit from this research by being provided with a comprehensive understanding of app-facilitated vocabulary learning and essential features of effective word learning apps.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	370-397
Number of pages	28
Journal	International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation
Volume	14
Issue number	3
Early online date	4 May 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMLO.2020.108199
Publication status	Published - 2020
Externally published	Yes

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Funding

This research received grants from the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (EDB(LE)/P&R/EL/175/2), the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Funding Support to ECS Proposal Rated 3.5 (RG16/2018-2019R), and the Internal Research Grant (RG93/2018-2019R), The Education University of Hong Kong.

Keywords

Engagement
Mobile learning
Multimedia learning
Personalisation
Repetition
Second language vocabulary acquisition
Technology-enhanced language learning
Usability
Vocabulary learning
Word learning apps

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