| To ensure the quality of the
E-Language Learning System (ELLS), user feedback at the early
stages of development is critical. Thus, studies will be conducted
from time to time to collect background information and reactions
to the initial designs from a diverse group of potential users
in China and the United States as soon as there is sufficient
development across each phase to merit review and feedback.
Goals
The purpose of focus group research is to obtain information
from students and teachers who may be end users of the fully-developed
ELLS system so as to guide the development of ELLS system.
Specifically, the goals of ongoing focus group research are
to collect scientific information about the issues that are
critical to decision-making at the early developmental stages.
Current Focus Group activities are to collect information
about Middle school students’:
- Activity interest related
to language learning and gaming;
- Reactions to the overall
proposed ELLS approach and strategies;
- Reactions to the specific
designs and activities proposed by the design and development
team;
- Suggestions for alternative
approaches, strategies, designs, and activities (e.g., other
storylines, other games);
Focus Groups Conducted
Last
Update June 3, 2003 (mb)
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