From Slides to Speech: A Mobile Learning Concept for ESL Speaking and Collaboration in Malaysian Diploma-Level Classrooms

Slide Bridge ESL is proposed as a classroom-oriented design that extends slide-based teaching for Malaysian diploma level learners of English. The core problem concerns platform lock in and variable connectivity that constrain sustained speaking practice, while common slide interaction tools generate momentary engagement without durable gains in oral communication. The research design follows a design science approach comprising a synthesis of mobile and digital learning literature, a requirements analysis with Malaysian diploma level ESL educators, and a concept specification. The research output comprises a Phase one blueprint featuring a web first presenter and student clients, speaking focused activities such as timed discussion rounds, role play scenarios, short presentation drills and quick checks, persistent group workspaces that carry work across sessions, lightweight classroom safe analytics capturing participation counts, simple talk time indicators and contribution balance, and an offline tolerant cache then sync or export flow for low bandwidth classrooms. Anticipated implications include increased authentic speaking opportunities, fairer teamwork, and usable evidence of communicative progress under mixed device conditions. Recommendations include small pilot implementation, iterative usability refinement based on educator feedback, and alignment with program outcomes to support later evaluation and scaling.

Digital Learning; Mobile Learning; ESL Oral Communication; Classroom Interactivity

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