Design E Learning Application Study

Running head: DESIGN OF E-LEARNING APPLICATION
“Design E-Learning application to ease the difficulties of teaching English below
4th grade Arabic students”

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Abstract
In this modern technological world, the evolution of mobile learning has changed the teaching
and learning ways for students. With the increasing use of the mobile devices, mobile learning is
becoming an important factor related to teaching as well as learning in the educational sector.
The aim of this paper is to implement mobile application for the purpose of teaching English to
the Arabic students below 4th grade. This study includes the implementation of a mobile
application so that the students below 4th grade Arabic students are able to easily learn English.
This particular paper describes the mobile application implementation which facilitates a word
game being developed for the students so that they can easily learn English. It was designed to
serve as an alternative method of teaching English to the below 4th grade Arabic students. The
mobile application consists of developing various English words being shown on the screen
which will in turn show some points on behalf of every correct word. This mobile application
intends to bring leaning closer to the students. Result of the user evaluation is that it has good
usability based on usefulness as well as ease of use.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................9
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................9
1.2 Need for the Application.......................................................................................................9
1.3 Project Goals and Objectives...............................................................................................10
1.4 Research Questions..............................................................................................................11
1.5Scope of the Project..............................................................................................................11
1.6 Project Background.............................................................................................................12
1.7 Rationale of the Project.......................................................................................................13
1.8 Summary..............................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2: Research Plan...............................................................................................................15
2.1 Project Phases......................................................................................................................15
2.2 Project Methods...................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3: Theoretical Background/Literature Review.................................................................19
3.1 Android Framework.............................................................................................................19
3.2 Brief Android History..........................................................................................................20
3.3 Development Methods used................................................................................................20
3.4 Agile Software Development Method.................................................................................21
3.5 Software Testing..................................................................................................................22
3.6 Review of literature in context to the developed objectives................................................23

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3.6.1 Enhancing English alphabet learning skills of Arabic students with mobile application
...............................................................................................................................................23
3.6.2 Increasing fundamental vocabulary skills of Arabic students using interactive
technologies...........................................................................................................................26
3.6.3 Improving the English teaching process using mobile application..............................27
3.6.4 Further recommendations about smart learning and teaching techniques....................29
3.7 Literature review on Design of E-Learning application to ease the difficulties of teaching
English below 4th grade Arabic students..................................................................................32
3.7.1 A Case study of Palestine.............................................................................................32
3.7.2 A Case study of K-12 Education System.....................................................................34
3.7.3 A Case Study of Active Learning to Improve English Teaching and Learning in Saudi
Arabia....................................................................................................................................36
3.7.4 A Case Study on teaching of Remedial English and the Problems of the Students.....38
3.7.5 A Case Study on effectiveness of using English language teaching software in Omani
basic education.......................................................................................................................40
Chapter 4 – Research Methodology..............................................................................................42
4.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................42
4.2 Research philosophy............................................................................................................42
4.3 Research approach...............................................................................................................44
4.4 Research design...................................................................................................................45
4.5 Data sources.........................................................................................................................47

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4.6 Data collection techniques...................................................................................................47
4.6.1 Population and sampling size.......................................................................................48
4.7 Ethical consideration...........................................................................................................49
4.8 Project Methodology...........................................................................................................50
4.8.1Gantt chart.....................................................................................................................53
4.8.2 Work breakdown structure...........................................................................................54
4.8.3 Network diagram..........................................................................................................55
4.8.4Review of project methodology.....................................................................................55
Chapter 5: Results and Analysis....................................................................................................57
5.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................57
5.2 Analysis...............................................................................................................................57
5.3 Review of the analysis.........................................................................................................77
Chapter 6: Critical Appraisal.........................................................................................................78
6.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................78
6.2 Features of current mobile application for learning of English for Arabic students...........78
6.3 Concept of MapALL............................................................................................................79
6.4 Positive and negative aspects of mobile application...........................................................79
6.5 Learning theories in relation to MapALL............................................................................80
6.6 Review of critical appraisal.................................................................................................81
Chapter 7: Conclusion and Recommendations..............................................................................82

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7.1 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................82
7.2 Linking with objectives.......................................................................................................83
7.3 Recommendations................................................................................................................86
7.4 Future work..........................................................................................................................87
References......................................................................................................................................88
Appendix........................................................................................................................................97
1. Reflection...............................................................................................................................97
2. Survey Questionnaire.............................................................................................................98

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Table of Figures
Figure 4.1: Gantt chart...................................................................................................................48
Figure 4.2: Work breakdown structure..........................................................................................49
Figure 4.3: Network diagram.........................................................................................................50
Figure 5.1: Gender.........................................................................................................................53
Figure 5.2: Internet access.............................................................................................................54
Figure 5.3: Time as teacher in present institute.............................................................................55
Figure 5.4: Use of mobile app for teaching purposes....................................................................56
Figure 5.5: Number of students in class........................................................................................57
Figure 5.6: Disable student into class............................................................................................58
Figure 5.7: Support from colleagues.............................................................................................59
Figure 5.9: Frequency of taking exam...........................................................................................61
Figure 5.10: Examination processes..............................................................................................62
Figure 5.11: Support for learners...................................................................................................63
Figure 5.12: Mobile application appropriates for the learners......................................................64
Figure 5.13: Mobile application enhances Arabic students’ English alphabet learning skills......65
Figure 5.14: Impacts of the mobile application for e-learning below 4th grade students...............67
Figure 5.15: Issues into the mobile application for 4th grade students...........................................68
Figure 5.16: Mobile application access of quality education........................................................69
Figure 5.17: Mobile application provides new and innovative opportunities into learning and
teaching..........................................................................................................................................71