Research Article

Ibigkas!: The Iterative Development of a Mobile Collaborative Game for Building Phonemic Awareness and Vocabulary

Ma. Mercedes T. Rodrigo¹ · Jaclyn Ocumpaugh² · Walfrido David Diy¹ · Monica Moreno¹ · Marco De Santos¹ · Nigel Cargo² · Jose Lacson² · Daniel Santos² · Danna Aduna¹ · Jose Isidro Beraquit¹ · Rex Bringula¹ · Marie Rianne M. Caparros² · Anne Tan Choi¹ · Steve Ladan¹ · Jaclyn Lim¹ · Dominique Marie Antoinette Manahan¹ · Jhoanna Michelle G. Paterno² · Kristine Saturinas² · Emily Tabanao³ · Christine Tablatin¹ · Jo Torres¹ · Kaska Porayska-Pomsta⁴ · Ibukun Olatunji⁴ · Rose Luckin⁴

¹ Ateneo de Manila University, ² University of Pennsylvania, ³ MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, ⁴ UCL Institute of Education

Published: May 2019 · Vol. 1 No. 1 · pp. 28-42

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4057282

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Abstract

Filipino learners’ lack of English language proficiency is a major barrier to higher education opportunities and participation in high-value industries. Computer-based learning systems have the potential to increase educational quality, equity, and efficacy in the Global South. However, a key challenge is to design systems that are developmentally and socioculturally appropriate and engaging for the target learners. In this paper, we describe the design, development, and preliminary testing of Ibigkas!, a collaborative, mobile phone-based game designed to provide phonemic awareness and vocabulary building support to Filipino learners aged 10-12.