Arabic on-the-go kit for beginners

The open and distance learning (ODL) approach is becoming more often, whereby educators have to adapt and change their traditional teaching method that is mainly based on textbook, whiteboard and presentation slides. However, the lack of open educational resources (OER) for Arabic language at tertiary level poses a problem. Therefore, lecturers need to develop an innovative digital teaching and learning aid for Arabic. Hence, this study aims to introduce and identify the effectiveness of Arabic On-The-Go Kit for Beginners with the concept of Watch, Play, Practice! as a digital teaching aid that simulates textbook conversations and promotes game-based learning. It features a YouTube playlist that consists a series of creative videos with links to online games and quizzes. It was distributed to students in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and their feedback was collected through a survey. It was found that the kit enhances their engagement and learning experience, and improving their listening and speaking skills. In addition, it has commercial potential as revenue can be earned when the YouTube channel is eligible for monetization. In summary, this creative digital teaching aid is significant in providing educators and learners with an immersive and enjoyable teaching and learning experience that facilitates open and distance learning session.