Developing an online learning platform for studying Finnish
Moiseeva, Polina; Sverchkov, Evgenii (2019)
Moiseeva, Polina
Sverchkov, Evgenii
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019052611950
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019052611950
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The thesis discusses the structure and design of online learning platforms and creating a prototype of a Finnish language learning website. The thesis follows the four steps of the product development process: exploration, creation, reflection and implementation. The thesis applies both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The data was collected through an online survey, benchmarking and user testing. The data was ana-lyzed by cross-tabulation, word frequency analysis and categorization.
Key findings of the research show that the interface of a language learning website should be clear and simple with three to four colours. The website should include many interactive and visual elements to track personal progress and encourage users. The lesson page should be broken into sub-categories for better content organisation and should include materials in video and text format, resources with home assignments and links to additional resources. A course page should contain detailed information about course structure and how to work during the course as well as links to social media channels and group discussions.
Key findings of the research show that the interface of a language learning website should be clear and simple with three to four colours. The website should include many interactive and visual elements to track personal progress and encourage users. The lesson page should be broken into sub-categories for better content organisation and should include materials in video and text format, resources with home assignments and links to additional resources. A course page should contain detailed information about course structure and how to work during the course as well as links to social media channels and group discussions.