Overview

I developed this prototype in collaboration with a Saint Lucian Kwéyòl teacher, who I approached to explore how one of her existing virtual lessons could be adapted into a self-paced digital learning experience. Following our initial discussions about the learners and learning content, I used the original lesson as a starting point to design a more interactive experience for beginner learners.

The prototype provides opportunities for learners to recall, practise and apply new vocabulary independently following their instructor-led lesson. It incorporates visual interactions, matching and multiple-choice activities, with plans to introduce audio to support pronunciation and provide a more authentic language-learning experience.

Learning approach

The experience is designed to help beginner learners:

• Recall vocabulary introduced during their instructor-led lesson

• Practise using new vocabulary independently

• Build confidence using Saint Lucian Kwéyòl

• Develop their conversational language skills through repeated practice

I wanted to move beyond simply providing learners with static lesson materials and instead create opportunities for active recall and deliberate practice.

Design and development

I translated elements of the original instructor-led lesson into a self-paced format, considering how the tutor's guidance could be replaced or supplemented through clear instructions, visual cues, interaction and feedback.

The prototype currently includes:

• Visual representations to introduce and reinforce vocabulary

• Click-to-reveal interactions

• Matching activities

• Multiple-choice activities where learners identify the correct vocabulary or spot an error

• Opportunities to recall and practise previously introduced vocabulary

I also explored how audio could be incorporated to allow learners to hear authentic pronunciation and practise saying the vocabulary themselves. This element has not yet been implemented and would require further collaboration with the subject-matter expert.

SME collaboration

I approached a Saint Lucian Kwéyòl teacher to discuss the learning content, intended learners and the possibility of adapting one of her existing lessons into a digital experience. Our initial discussions provided context around the learning experience and helped inform my approach to designing the prototype.

As the project develops, I would work with the subject-matter expert to validate the language content, pronunciation and suitability of the activities before further development.

Future development

In a full development cycle, I would continue refining the experience based on SME and learner feedback, incorporate authentic audio and explore developing the prototype in a dedicated e-learning authoring tool such as Articulate Storyline, Rise or Evolve.