Context-aware ubiquitous Arabic vocabularies learning system (U-Arabic): A framework design and implementation

Arabic vocabulary learning and ubiquitous learning have separately received considerable attention. However, there are few researches that have been conducted on Arabic vocabulary learning in ubiquitous learning contexts. Thus, there is a dire need for such learning systems due to many difficulties faced by non-Arab learners in learning Arabic language, which is essential in most Islamic societies to understand the Islamic principles. This paper studied and analyzed the existing mobile and ubiquitous learning system frameworks in order to design a new learning framework to be implemented as a mobile learning application that fit with various needs of the corresponding learners. Accordingly, design a framework for Context-Aware Ubiquitous Arabic Vocabularies Learning System (U-Arabic) to assist learners in mastering Arabic vocabulary in an interesting game-play authentic environment at anytime, anywhere utilizing QR-Code sensing technology. Furthermore, pre-post-tests conducted to evaluate the system prototype to measure students' competency in learning and memorizing Arabic vocabularies and to ensure that U-Arabic features are compatible in meeting the learners' needs.