Integration and Language Learning of Newly Arrived Migrants Using Mobile Technology

Bradley, Linda; Lindström, Nataliya Berbyuk; Hashemi, Sylvana Sofkova

doi:10.5334/jime.434

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“…In this study, the term "mobile devices" will refer to all types of smartphones, tablets, laptops and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), as defined by literature and researchers' definition (Arain, Hussain, Rizvi, & Vighio, 2017;Bradley et al, 2017;Levene & Seabury, 2015;Yeap, Ramayah, & Soto-Acosta, 2016). In addition to their small size, mobile devices provide many advantages, such as portability, accessibility, and usability, all of which support language learning (Aizezi, 2015;Burston, 2016;Viberg & Grönlund, 2012).…”

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“…In a study conducted by (Bradley et al, 2017), 38 newcomers in Sweden participated in a government project relating to Swedish language learning. The results revealed that the use of mobile devices, both inside and outside the classroom, improved speech tempo and self-confidence in speaking.…”

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“…Established in 1965, SFI has been running a free, national Swedish language education programs for immigrants in Sweden for years. According to the new language act, anyone who is legally a resident in Sweden has the right to Swedish language education (Bradley et al, 2017;Rosén & Bagga-Gupta, 2013).…”

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“…Those who are voluntarily migrating generally come "for working purpose, for studying purpose, marriage…". Additionally, there is a vast number of impersonally organized migration (BBC, 2018;Bradley, Lindström, & Hashemi, 2017;MacDonald & MacDonald, 1964). For these newcomers, it is important to become integrated into the host society by learning its language (Driessen, van Emmerik, Fuhri, Nygren-Junkin, & Spotti, 2011), so as not to be segregated and socially marginalised or excluded (Bradley et al, 2017;Rosén & Bagga-Gupta, 2013).…”

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“…Additionally, there is a vast number of impersonally organized migration (BBC, 2018;Bradley, Lindström, & Hashemi, 2017;MacDonald & MacDonald, 1964). For these newcomers, it is important to become integrated into the host society by learning its language (Driessen, van Emmerik, Fuhri, Nygren-Junkin, & Spotti, 2011), so as not to be segregated and socially marginalised or excluded (Bradley et al, 2017;Rosén & Bagga-Gupta, 2013). It is vital for newcomers to learn the local language so they can deal with the challenges relating to settling down in a new place and integrating into the host society in general (Brooker & Lawrence, 2012).…”

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Usability of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: Swedish Language Learning for Newcomers in Sweden

Alkhouli¹

2018

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The rapid advances of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) have enabled ease in accessible language acquisition through the use of a wide range of mobile devices. These devices can be used for language learning anywhere and at any time. Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is one such approach to language acquisition. MALL is enhanced and managed through the support of modern mobile technological devices. The study objective is to investigate the newcomers’ perspective in Sweden with regard to the usability of mobile devices in Swedish language learning. Additionally, this study will explore the newcomer’s attitude towards language learning through mobile devices. An International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO 9241) approach was used in this study to investigate attributes associated with usability; efficacy, effectiveness and satisfaction. 11 newcomers to Sweden who learning Swedish at SFI (Swedish For Immigrants) were interviewed to comprehend their perspective concerning the usability of mobile devices in Swedish language learning. The discovered findings confirm that efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction have significant positive rates among newcomers, toward mobile devices usability. Additionally, the newcomers use the mobile devices in daily activities more than they do for Swedish language learning.

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Usability of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: Swedish Language Learning for Newcomers in Sweden

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2018

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Mobile applications aiming to facilitate immigrants’ societal integration and overall level of integration, health and mental health. Does artificial intelligence enhance outcomes?

Drydakis

2021

Computers in Human Behavior

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Using panel data on immigrant populations from European, Asian and African countries the study estimates positive associations between the number of mobile applications in use aiming to facilitate immigrants' societal integration (m-Integration) and increased level of integration (Ethnosizer), good overall health (EQ-VAS) and mental health . It is estimated that the patterns are gender sensitive. In addition, it is found that m-Integration applications in relation to translation and voice assistants, public services, and medical services provide the highest returns on immigrants' level of integration, health/mental health status. For instance, translation and voice assistant applications are associated with a 4% increase in integration and a 0.8% increase in good overall health. Moreover, m-Integration applications aided by artificial intelligence (AI) are associated with increased health/mental health and integration levels among immigrants. We indicate that AI by providing customized search results, peer reviewed e-learning, professional coaching on pronunciation, real-time translations, and virtual communication for finding possible explanations for health conditions might bring better quality services facilitating immigrants' needs. This is the first known study to introduce the term 'm-Integration', quantify associations between applications, health/mental health and integration for immigrants, and assess AI's role in enhancing the aforementioned outcomes.

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Self-directed use of mobile devices for language learning beyond the classroom

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2017

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The essence of mobile learning is learners’ agentic use of mobile devices to create learning experiences across time and space. Thus, understanding learners’ perceptions and preferred use of mobile devices for learning are critical to realizing the educational potentials of mobile learning. This study explored language learners’ self-directed use of mobile devices beyond the classroom through a survey and interview study with foreign language learners at a university in Hong Kong. A total of 256 learners were surveyed and 18 were interviewed to understand the nature of mobile language learning experiences that these learners engaged in autonomously beyond the classroom. Exploratory factor analysis yielded three dimensions of self-directed out-of-class mobile learning experience. Among the three dimensions, learners were found to use mobile devices more for facilitating the personalization of learning than for enhancing the authenticity and social connection in learning. This study further revealed that selective use was an outcome of the interaction between learner-defined affordances of the devices, their culturally informed and habitual use of the devices, their perceptions of the nature of the learning tasks, and the tempo-spatial circumstances of task implementation. The findings suggest that these factors need to be considered when designing mobile learning activities and educational interventions that promote mobile learning beyond the classroom.

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Integration and Language Learning of Newly Arrived Migrants Using Mobile Technology

Cited by 28 publications

References 12 publications

Usability of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: Swedish Language Learning for Newcomers in Sweden

Usability of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: Swedish Language Learning for Newcomers in Sweden

Mobile applications aiming to facilitate immigrants’ societal integration and overall level of integration, health and mental health. Does artificial intelligence enhance outcomes?

Self-directed use of mobile devices for language learning beyond the classroom

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