An Evaluation of Mandarin Learning Apps Designed for English Speaking Pre-schoolers

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dc.citation.issue2
dc.citation.volume30
dc.contributor.authorNeumann M
dc.contributor.authorWang Y
dc.contributor.authorQi GY
dc.contributor.authorNeumann D
dc.date.available2019-09-03
dc.date.issued2019-09
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dc.description.abstractTouch screen tablets such as iPads are becoming increasingly popular as educational tools to support children’s first language learning in pre-schools. Apps can also be used to support early learning of a second language in English-speaking countries. However, little work has been done to evaluate these apps. The present research developed criteria for assessing Mandarin learning apps and applied them to evaluate 28 Mandarin apps for English-speaking pre-schoolers. The criteria included the domains of interactivity, usability, cultural awareness, collaboration, language and literacy content, and learning outcomes. The application of the criteria showed that half the Mandarin learning apps lacked key educational features essential for second language learning. The categories in which the apps scored most highly were interactivity, cultural awareness, usability, and language and literacy content. The apps scored lowest in the categories of collaboration and provision of learning outcomes. The findings suggest that further research is needed to inform best practice, app design, and to provide guidelines that help teachers select quality apps to support second language learning.
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dc.edition.edition2019
dc.format.extent167 - 193
dc.identifierhttps://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/181323/
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Interactive Learning Research, 2019, 2019, 30 (2), pp. 167 - 193
dc.identifier.elements-id425915
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.identifier.issn1093-023X
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherAssociation for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
dc.publisher.urihttps://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/181323/
dc.relation.isPartOfJournal of Interactive Learning Research
dc.subjectapps
dc.subjectChinese
dc.subjectevaluation
dc.subjectiPads
dc.subjectMandarin
dc.subjectpre-schoolers
dc.subjectsecond language learners
dc.subjectTouch screen tablets
dc.subject.anzsrc1303 Specialist Studies in Education
dc.titleAn Evaluation of Mandarin Learning Apps Designed for English Speaking Pre-schoolers
dc.typeJournal article
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pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Humanities and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Humanities and Social Sciences/School of Humanities, Media & Creative Communication
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