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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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ISSN: 2226-6348

Development of a Mobile Learning App for the Arabic grammar course for Third-Intermediate Students in Saudi Arabia

Areej Albassam, Rozniza Zaharudin

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v12-i3/19202

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This research investigates the integration of mobile phones as a vital component in students' academic lives, highlighting their role in facilitating access to diverse information sources and fostering positive outcomes in terms of academic achievement and success. Specifically, the research explores the use of mobile learning technology in the educational process, emphasizing its effects on students' enjoyment of learning, motivation for learning, and overall educational attainment. The mobile content development process is outlined, comprising three fundamental stages: Design, Develop, and Publish. Each stage encompasses its own workflows, allowing for the utilization of various methods and tools. The research adopts the ADDIE model to design and develop a mobile learning application focused on improving students' achievement and motivation in learning Arabic grammar. The ADDIE model, an acronym for analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation, is employed to guide the progress of each phase, with continuous feedback playing a pivotal role in informing the development of the application. The content developed is tested and evaluated by students, taking their opinions into consideration. The ultimate aim of this research is to present a model that can be utilized as a framework for future studies and developments in the field of mobile learning technology.

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(Albassam & Zaharudin, 2023)
Albassam, A., & Zaharudin, R. (2023). Development of a Mobile Learning App for the Arabic grammar course for Third-Intermediate Students in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 12(3), 1520–1536.