Creating Coherent Incidental Learning Journeys on Smartphones Using Feedback and Progress Indicators: The SCAMP Framework

摘要

Although the motivating role of feedback and progress indicators is understood informal learning, their role in supporting incidental mobile learning is less well understood. In this paper we argue that well-designed feedback and progress indicators (FPIs) offer guidance and structure that may encourage mobile app users to move from fragmented learning episodes towards a longer term, reflective learningjourney. Drawingfrom relevant literature we consider how FPls can be used in the EU-funded MASELTOVproject which explores how a suite ofsmartphone apps can support recent immigrants to Europe to become integrated in their new cities. These apps allow learning episodes to be part of daily activities and interactions. The authors discuss what kinds of FPls should be provided and introduce the SCAMP model which emphasises five types ofFPIs-Social, Cognitive, Affective, Motivational and Progress. Finally, the authors provide examples of FPls that will be used in the MASELTOV project.