- 1. The Integration Project The Integration Project aims to help
migrants develop linguistic & cultural skills to adapt to their
host country. The main objective is to design a platform which is
cost effective and practical so users access regularly. For the
purposes of this assignment we are using Sydney, Australia as the
destination point.
2. The Integration Project The Integration project is aimed at
migrants who require a cost effective wayof learning English and
gaining insights into the culture they are now living in Online
platform available via a website and as a mobile application
Designed to encourage migrants to register and use regularly by
offeringpractical tips and advice in English and other languages
Include updates on cultural events and information on national
holidays inconcise formats At its core are sets of modules set out
to help users learn English 3. The Integration Project Short
modulesfor practicalAccess
toEnglisheducationlessonsEmploymentOnline Practical community
lifestyleThe Integrationand informationProject
PlatformdiscussionboardsAccommodationHealth services Updates on
cultural and social events 4. The Integration ProjectIncludes:
Local (city-specific) Information on finding work or accommodation,
accessinghealth & education services Discussion boards to
encourage an online community that help each other toadjust to life
in their new city/country Twitter-like updates on cultural events
to encourage migrant users tointegrate with what is happening in
area Short modules for practical English lessons 5. The Integration
ProjectPractical lifestyle informationLocal information on finding
work or accommodation, accessing health &education services
This section will be presented in English but other languages will
be available.The aim is to provide guidance for the users welfare
and by providing anessential service driving traffic to the
platform It may be possible that this part of the platform could
generate revenuethrough advertising from government departments,
letting agents & jobagencies 6. The Integration ProjectThe
online communityDiscussion boards to encourage an online community
that help each other toadjust to life in their new city/country
This section is to foster a community for users Users will be
encouraged to post information others may find useful andleave
feedback on their own experiences A gamified reward point system is
incorporated to encourage activity andinteraction of users Boards
linked to the English language course will be grouped separately 7.
The Integration ProjectSocial and cultural event
updatesTwitter-like updates on cultural events to encourage migrant
users to integratewith what is happening in area Posts on events
will have limited characters available but can also containlinks.
Users may be time poor therefore information concerning events
theydont yet feel connected to has to be concise 8. The Integration
ProjectShort modules for practical English lessons Low level
modules will be restricted to 3-5 hour sessions. This is due to
thetype of language input at this level. It is also to give
students a faster sense ofaccomplishment to motivate them further
Students are allocated different level as they progress through the
course.When a student starts the course they are assigned a buddy
from a highergrade. Later, as they move up to the higher levels
they assigned a buddy froma lower level. Buddies offer help &
advice and help foster the communityelement of the learning
environment The modules also incorporate a gamified point system
that encourages andrewards students accomplishment and involvement
in the community 9. The Integration ProjectShort modules for
practical English lessonsModules will include input sessions and
testing but will focus on practical skills Example 1: Lower level
language learners will take a Getting started modulewhich includes;
greetings, numbers, giving personal details, asking forinformation
etc. Example 2: Higher level language learners will take a CVs
& Interviewsmodule to help them develop language skills for
gaining employment Students can work at their own pace but can only
progress through the firstmodules sequentially 10. The Integration
ProjectModule overview Entry level modules will be assessed through
online multiple choice questionsand therefore will not require a
tutor to assist except to monitor messageboards for questions
Buddies for this level will have the same linguistic background
where possible Getting Started modules e.g greetings, numbers,
giving and asking for information Level 1 Freer practice, pair/
group work Students assigned a new primary buddy Level 2 Students
able to develop their own learning plans Students become a buddy to
lower level students Level 3 11. The Integration ProjectModule
overview Level 1 modules will require some free practise exercises
and therefore tutorswill need to be available to assess or
facilitate More examples of self study materials will become
available to students asthey start to gain independence with their
use of language Tutors for these modules will also have office
hours where students can sign into message directly with questions
12. The Integration ProjectExamples of material for lower level
language learners Hot potato quizzes A listening with a short
comprehension test Matching exercise
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/vocabulary-games/animals-matching-gamehttp://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/65.htmlhttp://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/elementary-podcasts/series-03-episode-20
13. The Integration ProjectModule overview Level 2 modules will
require even more free practise exercises and willencourage
students to work in pairs and groups Tutors for these modules will
have office hours where students can sign in tomessage directly
with questions and assess assignments Students will be assigned a
new primary buddy who they can onlycommunicate with in English at
this module 14. The Integration ProjectExamples of online tools
& applications that can be used for pair or group workEncourage
students to create & collaborate using their own interests to
further theirlanguage skills 15. The Integration ProjectModule
overview Level 3 modules will require students to develop their own
learning plans andreflect on their own cognitive processes Tutors
will encourage group work and peer correction but will assess
someassignments Students will be encouraged to submit suggestions
for group work based ontheir own learning needs Students will be
assigned as a buddy to lower level students 16. The Integration
Project Students collaborate on more challenging tasks such as
creating podcasts or videos Content that reflects students
interests Use local media as source material to further students
cultural integration Encourage students to blog as a group
reporting on what they have read, seen, experienced 17. The
Integration ProjectUsersThe project is aimed at migrants who
require a cost effective way of learningEnglish and gaining
insights into the culture they are now living inThough they may
work we expect they will have a limited income so it isessential
access is cheap and easyDownloading materials particularly for the
language course will be an essentialcomponent as some users may not
have access to mobile internet devicesConvenience of access is the
most essential component of this project 18. The Integration
ProjectFunding Government & private funding where possible
Restricted advertising revenue Partnerships with local educational
institutions and related start-ups which have similarobjectives to
help foster integration into local communities (e.g
smalltalkbigtalk.com) Scalability: The potential to be adapted and
contextualised to other English speaking geographical locations
e.g. Sydney, London The potential to be adapted to different
languages Sustainability: In later stages with loyal member
activity, premium subscription services and products can be offered
e.g. further personalised language development courses