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Comparing Concepts for Embedding Second-Language Vocabulary Acquisition into Everyday Smartphone Interactions

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Christina Schneegass,

Sophia Sigethy,

Daniel BuschekAuthors Info & Claims

MuC '21: Proceedings of Mensch und Computer 2021

Pages 11 - 20

https://doi.org/10.1145/3473856.3473863

Published: 13 September 2021 Publication History

Abstract

We present a three-week within-subject field study comparing three mobile language learning (MLL) applications with varying levels of integration into everyday smartphone interactions: We designed a novel (1) UnlockApp that presents a vocabulary task with each authentication event, nudging users towards short frequent learning session. We compare it with a (2) NotificationApp that displays vocabulary tasks in a push notification in the status bar, which is always visible but learning needs to be user-initiated, and a (3) StandardApp that requires users to start in-app learning actively. Our study is the first to directly compare these embedding concepts for MLL, showing that integrating vocabulary learning into everyday smartphone interactions via UnlockApp and NotificationApp increases the number of answers. However, users show individual subjective preferences. Based on our results, we discuss the trade-off between higher content exposure and disturbance, and the related challenges and opportunities of embedding learning seamlessly into everyday mobile interactions.

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https://doi.org/10.1515/icom-2021-0037

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Schneegass CSigethy SMitrevska TEiband MBuschek D(2022)UnlockLearning – Investigating the Integration of Vocabulary Learning Tasks into the Smartphone Authentication Processi-com10.1515/icom-2021-003721:1(157-174)Online publication date: 1-Apr-2022
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