The Integration Project aims to create an online platform and mobile app to help migrants learn English and cultural skills through short practical modules, local information, and an online community, with the goal of providing convenient and affordable language education and integration resources for migrants in Sydney, Australia.

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 way
of 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 offering
practical tips and advice in English and other languages
 Include updates on cultural events and information on national holidays in
concise formats
 At its core are sets of modules set out to help users learn English

3. The Integration Project
Short modules
for practical
Access to English
education lessons
Employment
Online
Practical community
lifestyle The Integration and
information Project Platform discussion
boards
Accommodation
Health
services Updates on
cultural and
social events

4. The Integration Project
Includes:
 Local (city-specific) Information on finding work or accommodation, accessing
health & education services
 Discussion boards to encourage an online community that help each other to
adjust to life in their new city/country
 Twitter-like updates on cultural events to encourage migrant users to
integrate with what is happening in area
 Short modules for practical English lessons

5. The Integration Project
Practical lifestyle information
Local 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 an
essential service driving traffic to the platform
 It may be possible that this part of the platform could generate revenue
through advertising from government departments, letting agents & job
agencies

6. The Integration Project
The online community
Discussion boards to encourage an online community that help each other to
adjust 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 and
leave feedback on their own experiences
 A gamified reward point system is incorporated to encourage activity and
interaction of users
 Boards linked to the English language course will be grouped separately

7. The Integration Project
Social and cultural event updates
Twitter-like updates on cultural events to encourage migrant users to integrate
with what is happening in area
 Posts on events will have limited characters available but can also contain
links. Users may be time poor therefore information concerning events they
don’t yet feel connected to has to be concise

8. The Integration Project
Short modules for practical English lessons
 Low level modules will be restricted to 3-5 hour sessions. This is due to the
type of language input at this level. It is also to give students a faster sense of
accomplishment 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 higher
grade. Later, as they move up to the higher levels they assigned a buddy from
a lower level. Buddies offer help & advice and help foster the community
element of the learning environment
 The modules also incorporate a gamified point system that encourages and
rewards students’ accomplishment and involvement in the community

9. The Integration Project
Short modules for practical English lessons
Modules will include input sessions and testing but will focus on practical skills
 Example 1: Lower level language learners will take a ‘Getting started’ module
which includes; greetings, numbers, giving personal details, asking for
information etc.
 Example 2: Higher level language learners will take a ‘CVs & Interviews’
module to help them develop language skills for gaining employment
 Students can work at their own pace but can only progress through the first
modules sequentially

10. The Integration Project
Module overview
 Entry level modules will be assessed through online multiple choice questions
and therefore will not require a tutor to assist except to monitor message
boards 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 Project
Module overview
 Level 1 modules will require some free practise exercises and therefore tutors
will need to be available to assess or facilitate
 More examples of self study materials will become available to students as
they start to gain independence with their use of language
 Tutors for these modules will also have office hours where students can sign in
to message directly with questions

12. The Integration Project
Examples 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-game
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/65.html
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/elementary-podcasts/series-03-episode-20

13. The Integration Project
Module overview
 Level 2 modules will require even more free practise exercises and will
encourage students to work in pairs and groups
 Tutors for these modules will have office hours where students can sign in to
message directly with questions and assess assignments
 Students will be assigned a new ‘primary’ buddy who they can only
communicate with in English at this module

14. The Integration Project
Examples of online tools & applications that can be used for pair or group work
Encourage students to create & collaborate using their own interests to further their
language skills

15. The Integration Project
Module overview
 Level 3 modules will require students to develop their own learning plans and
reflect on their own cognitive processes
 Tutors will encourage group work and peer correction but will assess some
assignments
 Students will be encouraged to submit suggestions for group work based on
their 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 Project
Users
The project is aimed at migrants who require a cost effective way of learning
English and gaining insights into the culture they are now living in
Though they may work we expect they will have a limited income so it is
essential access is cheap and easy
Downloading materials particularly for the language course will be an essential
component as some users may not have access to mobile internet devices
Convenience of access is the most essential component of this project

18. The Integration Project
Funding
 Government & private funding where possible
 Restricted advertising revenue
 Partnerships with local educational institutions and related start-ups which have similar
objectives 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