Proceedings of the Erasmus Scientific Days 2022 (ESD 2022)

Proposal for a Transformation Project in Higher Education to Reinforce Foreign Languages Using the Design Thinking Method

Authors
M. Amazian1, *, M. Squalli Houssaini2, J. Ait Soudane1, M. Rhanoui3, K. Amazian4
1Research Laboratory in Management Sciences, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
2Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco
3Meridian Team, LYRICA Laboratory, School of Information Sciences, Rabat, Morocco
4Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques-Fez/Laboratory of Human Pathology, Biomedicine and Environment, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Fez, Morocco
*Corresponding author. Email: mounia_amazian@um5.ac.ma
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M. Amazian
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DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_27How to use a DOI?
Keywords
transformation; design thinking; Moroccan students; foreign languages; digital platform
Abstract

In this new civilization marked by uncertainty and competition, transformation has become a new rule. It provides new solutions which integrate digital technology and change the way things are done. It is in this context that we propose a project of transformation, or even innovation, in the academic environment and more particularly in Moroccan universities. It is about presenting a solution to a problem encountered in higher education, which is the difficulties in foreign languages, that negatively impact the whole learning process. Through this work, we present a creative project based on the design thinking method, with the development of a digital platform solution, based on Artificial Intelligence for the profit of students. Throughout the apprehension of this project, the design thinking method allowed to bring out new ideas to improve the student’s experience in the field of foreign language training. Several tools were developed: use case map, value proposition canvas, teast and learn card; etc. A prototyping is in progress with several steps including the introduction of the project to stakeholders; a campaign for student involvement and the conception of a digital platform for foreign language training. Our project can be of over-reaching importance. For Moroccan universities, through an increase in the abilities of their students, and consequently a greater international influence. The gains will also be numerous for the students currently in difficulty; a boost to their language level and a success in their academic career and later in their professional career.

Research Contribution: This work adopts an innovative scientific approach based on the use of artificial intelligence in strengthening foreign language proficiency. In practice, our research will contribute to improving the academic level of Moroccan students; and at the same time strengthen the influence of the Moroccan university and its competitiveness.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Erasmus Scientific Days 2022 (ESD 2022)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
16 May 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_27
ISSN
2667-128X
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_27How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2023 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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