the creation of a language learning app: word carrot concept to app store online educa 2011
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LearnAhead aims to create innovative solutions for language learning. Word Carrot is a fun arcade game app to help beginners learn the essential 500 words required to communicate. It is available on the app store from mid December 2011. This presentation describes the processes and lessons learned while developing the app.TRANSCRIPT
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The creation of a language learning app: Word Carrot - concept to app store
Graham BradfordLearnAhead Ltd.
2.12.11
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o why now?
o principles
o design
o usability
o programming
Overview
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o technology
o the team
o cost
o aim
Why now?
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o interactive experience
o appeal
o game aspect
o scope
Principles
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o simplicity – complexity – simplicity
o pedagogical aims
o game features
Design / Functionality
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o app intuitive design
o global multilingual market
o present in international app store
Usability
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Usability
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Usability
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o fast development: October 5 – November 30
o detailed graphic specification
o in-house designer
o iterations: alpha / beta testing
Programming
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Programming: the brief
Flowchart
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Programming: the brief
Web based interactive
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Lessons learned
o different resolutions
o UDIDs
o communications
o download times
o Friday afternoons
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Graham BradfordDirector & Co-Founder
+39 339 622 9302
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@learnahead
www.learnahead.co.uk
www.wordcarrot.com
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