1. The Integration Project The Integration Project aims to help migrants develop linguistic & cultural skills to adapt to their host country. The main objective is to design a platform which is cost effective and practical so users access regularly. For the purposes of this assignment we are using Sydney, Australia as the destination point.

2. The Integration Project The Integration project is aimed at migrants who require a cost effective wayof learning English and gaining insights into the culture they are now living in Online platform available via a website and as a mobile application Designed to encourage migrants to register and use regularly by offeringpractical tips and advice in English and other languages Include updates on cultural events and information on national holidays inconcise formats At its core are sets of modules set out to help users learn English 3. The Integration Project Short modulesfor practicalAccess toEnglisheducationlessonsEmploymentOnline Practical community lifestyleThe Integrationand informationProject PlatformdiscussionboardsAccommodationHealth services Updates on cultural and social events 4. The Integration ProjectIncludes: Local (city-specific) Information on finding work or accommodation, accessinghealth & education services Discussion boards to encourage an online community that help each other toadjust to life in their new city/country Twitter-like updates on cultural events to encourage migrant users tointegrate with what is happening in area Short modules for practical English lessons 5. The Integration ProjectPractical lifestyle informationLocal information on finding work or accommodation, accessing health &education services This section will be presented in English but other languages will be available.The aim is to provide guidance for the users welfare and by providing anessential service driving traffic to the platform It may be possible that this part of the platform could generate revenuethrough advertising from government departments, letting agents & jobagencies 6. The Integration ProjectThe online communityDiscussion boards to encourage an online community that help each other toadjust to life in their new city/country This section is to foster a community for users Users will be encouraged to post information others may find useful andleave feedback on their own experiences A gamified reward point system is incorporated to encourage activity andinteraction of users Boards linked to the English language course will be grouped separately 7. The Integration ProjectSocial and cultural event updatesTwitter-like updates on cultural events to encourage migrant users to integratewith what is happening in area Posts on events will have limited characters available but can also containlinks. Users may be time poor therefore information concerning events theydont yet feel connected to has to be concise 8. The Integration ProjectShort modules for practical English lessons Low level modules will be restricted to 3-5 hour sessions. This is due to thetype of language input at this level. It is also to give students a faster sense ofaccomplishment to motivate them further Students are allocated different level as they progress through the course.When a student starts the course they are assigned a buddy from a highergrade. Later, as they move up to the higher levels they assigned a buddy froma lower level. Buddies offer help & advice and help foster the communityelement of the learning environment The modules also incorporate a gamified point system that encourages andrewards students accomplishment and involvement in the community 9. The Integration ProjectShort modules for practical English lessonsModules will include input sessions and testing but will focus on practical skills Example 1: Lower level language learners will take a Getting started modulewhich includes; greetings, numbers, giving personal details, asking forinformation etc. Example 2: Higher level language learners will take a CVs & Interviewsmodule to help them develop language skills for gaining employment Students can work at their own pace but can only progress through the firstmodules sequentially 10. The Integration ProjectModule overview Entry level modules will be assessed through online multiple choice questionsand therefore will not require a tutor to assist except to monitor messageboards for questions Buddies for this level will have the same linguistic background where possible Getting Started modules e.g greetings, numbers, giving and asking for information Level 1 Freer practice, pair/ group work Students assigned a new primary buddy Level 2 Students able to develop their own learning plans Students become a buddy to lower level students Level 3 11. The Integration ProjectModule overview Level 1 modules will require some free practise exercises and therefore tutorswill need to be available to assess or facilitate More examples of self study materials will become available to students asthey start to gain independence with their use of language Tutors for these modules will also have office hours where students can sign into message directly with questions 12. The Integration ProjectExamples of material for lower level language learners Hot potato quizzes A listening with a short comprehension test Matching exercise http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/vocabulary-games/animals-matching-gamehttp://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/65.htmlhttp://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/elementary-podcasts/series-03-episode-20 13. The Integration ProjectModule overview Level 2 modules will require even more free practise exercises and willencourage students to work in pairs and groups Tutors for these modules will have office hours where students can sign in tomessage directly with questions and assess assignments Students will be assigned a new primary buddy who they can onlycommunicate with in English at this module 14. The Integration ProjectExamples of online tools & applications that can be used for pair or group workEncourage students to create & collaborate using their own interests to further theirlanguage skills 15. The Integration ProjectModule overview Level 3 modules will require students to develop their own learning plans andreflect on their own cognitive processes Tutors will encourage group work and peer correction but will assess someassignments Students will be encouraged to submit suggestions for group work based ontheir own learning needs Students will be assigned as a buddy to lower level students 16. The Integration Project Students collaborate on more challenging tasks such as creating podcasts or videos Content that reflects students interests Use local media as source material to further students cultural integration Encourage students to blog as a group reporting on what they have read, seen, experienced 17. The Integration ProjectUsersThe project is aimed at migrants who require a cost effective way of learningEnglish and gaining insights into the culture they are now living inThough they may work we expect they will have a limited income so it isessential access is cheap and easyDownloading materials particularly for the language course will be an essentialcomponent as some users may not have access to mobile internet devicesConvenience of access is the most essential component of this project 18. The Integration ProjectFunding Government & private funding where possible Restricted advertising revenue Partnerships with local educational institutions and related start-ups which have similarobjectives to help foster integration into local communities (e.g smalltalkbigtalk.com) Scalability: The potential to be adapted and contextualised to other English speaking geographical locations e.g. Sydney, London The potential to be adapted to different languages Sustainability: In later stages with loyal member activity, premium subscription services and products can be offered e.g. further personalised language development courses