langco

SERVICE DESIGN

2019

Brief: Create a learning tool which enhances cultural classroom cohesion for both new EAL pupils and native English speakers.

6 week project / self initiated brief.

Outputs for this project span from ideating the concept, creating the service blueprint and information architecture to designing all visual elements including the 'langco' brand identity and illustrated characters.

problem

EAL pupil feels anxious in their new School environment and are shy to make friends with very limited English.

There is a lack of resource which allows cohesion in learning between EAL and native English speaking pupils.

solution

Construct a learning tool that allows both EAL and native English students to learn from each other, creating meaningful moments of learning and collaborate play in order to integrate new EAL pupil to School and social environment.

how

the main langco game

select

difficulty

select

language

get

searching!

collect

rewards!

works

Pupils are put into groups with EAL pupil in each group. To begin, load languages to be used in game.

Dependant on the ability of the group, select easy, medium or hard.

A word is given in English or foreign language. As a team, pupils must work to find the objects in the environment. Once found, with the camera view finder on the object, simply tap on the screen. The built in AI technology is able to scan the area and reveals if the answer is correct or not.

Collect cheerful animated stickers as you find objects. Rewards are given in the form of animated stickers, which collate in a library from the game session, ready to be used in educational activities.

your

helping

hand

meet the langco apple

The friendly face of langco, the langco apple is there to guide users through the application. Right from the welcome screen he is there with a beaming smile, aimed to make child users feel welcome, informed and less upset if they perhaps get stuck.

Taking you through the game and exercises, he will be on hand to offer clues and tips.

When pupils get an answer correct, they are prompted with praise and congratulations, to heighten the sense of achievement. When answers are incorrect, he is there as a positive motivator to carry on!

The engaging and friendly animated objects found in langco are sure to keep pupils engaged and excited to learn.