Study on the Appropriate Triggers for Initiating Micro-learning

Learning foreign languages through mobile applications has been a prominent trend for several decades, with its popularity further intensified by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic incorporating micro-learning, aiming to enhance learning motivation and cultivate new learning habits. However, as users increasingly engage with various applications, the influx of notifications can become burdensome if users receive an excessive number of them, hindering users from accessing critical information. Inspired by the results of a preliminary survey, we propose a novel approach to push notifications by delivering vocabulary lessons whenever users open or use social media applications. This streamlined notification system ensures robust delivery without causing annoyance. Additionally, the application embraces micro-learning principles by providing users with concise, time-efficient lessons conducive to effective vocabulary practice within a short duration. This research contributes to the fields of language acquisition and technology-mediated learning by introducing an innovative approach that harnesses users’ existing digital behaviors to enhance their vocabulary. However, the research is currently in the initial stages of ideation and implementation. The presentation of results and assessments is yet to be included.