Description
The tagline for this project is “Integration with mobiles – developing language and intercultural communication support for newly arrived migrants in Sweden”. As described, the goal of this case is to take an on-the-go approach to integrating migrant workers. Since integration is a very costly and time consuming process, we are looking for a mobile solution that makes integration a process parallel to working.

• How would you make learning Swedish a passive process rather than an active one?
• Is it possible to use technology to facilitate communication between workers from different backgrounds?
• Is it possible to accomplish the above in real time?
• Can we use technology to educate new arrivals about Swedish cultural norms?

Description
The thing often overlooked in depictions of healthcare in the media are the steps required to prepare oneself for a surgery. A patient usually receives a letter or email outlining the steps to prepare, such as washing oneself with a special soap, not eating for a period of time, etc. However, a problem faced by medical professionals is that most patients do not follow some or any of these steps. This leads to an operating hall reservation going to waste, which costs hospitals a lot of money. It is speculated that the main issue is a lack of understanding of the pre-operational preparation process. Your task is to develop a mobile solution that can improve comprehension of this process and create reminders of the steps along the way.

• How can we encourage the user to complete their surgery preparation?
• Is there a way to put a patient’s mind at ease before the surgery?
• Can we smoothly integrate the pre-operational preparations in the user’s existing schedule?
• Would it help to present the process in the form of a game?

Description
The biggest problem currently faced by the Swedish healthcare sector is a shortage of staff, which leads to longer waiting times and various health risks to patients. To counteract this, an increasing number of migrant healthcare professionals from the EU/EES area are coming into Sweden. Newly-arrived employees have a hard time getting accustomed to the language, culture and customs of their new workplace. Your goal is to develop a mobile tool that can supplement and speed up the process of integration.

• How can you make language acquisition possible while on the job?
• Is it possible to create a community of foreign-born employees and people willing to assist them?
• Can we offer migrant workers a concise but useful knowledge base about Sweden’s job market, laws, etc.?
• How would you improve communication between a patient and a foreign worker?

Description
The app supports learning by cooking (Laga och Lär) where users are provided with recipes in Swedish (Content of Swedish recipes from ICA’s homepage and Arabic recipes from other sources). The app will facilitate for users by providing translation of key words of ingredients and cooking instructions. There are some word exercises. Any new ideas are welcome for is app idea and to extend the gamification part. An idea is to search for existing code examples of codes in gamification apps, check GitHub with gamification.

• How can follow-up exercises be introduced and implemented?
• How can this app be gamified further?
• How can users connect with other learners (e.g. to share ideas and recipes)?
• How can we implement the usage of external sources of recipes?

Description
Many migrants have educational backgrounds when they come to Sweden. But it is difficult for them to get a job due to lack of networks and deficient language skills. Some examples are chefs, teachers, engineers. There is a need for further links between professions and language learning. See e.g. Arbetsförmedlingen’s collaboration initiative with the app Lingio. This app provides only a part of the training needed for a profession. NB: Could the Laga och Lär feature in the app be used as part of the training for newly arrived chefs?

• How can an app be support language learning for users belonging to a specific job category?
• How can an app improve communication between an employer and a foreign employee?
• How can we relate new linguistic concepts to existing professional knowledge?
• How can we integrate functionalities of the app with the job searching process?

Description
The Minclusion app contains everyday dialogues with training of Swedish phrases and pronunciation. It is possible to read, listen and record phrases. We are interested in finding ways to retain the users’ interest in using the app. One way is engaging in learning with others. The app could facilitate learning through participatory engagement such as giving feedback, collaborate on solving problems, sharing through social media.

• How can a sharing feature be implemented in the app so that users can contribute with content that is saved?
• How can everyday dialogues in an app be used in real life situations through the app?
• How can we encourage users to go through the learning process together?
• How can we integrate existing social media solutions in the app?

Description
Implementing speech recognition is a challenge in developing language learning apps. There are many different accents and dialects which are difficult for a system to recognize. Different language learning app developers have solved this in various ways.

• How can an app support learners in training speech?
• How can APIs be used to translate words and phrases for speech training?
• How can we provide accurate translations across dialects?
• How can we use voice recognition to correct the user’s mistakes?

Description
One of the most important features in language learning is repetition and getting feedback so that the learner knows how to improve. Also, the Minclusion app is based on research of a core vocabulary that learners need to master in order to know the basics of a language. Different ways of word practice connected to feedback would be valuable to implement in the app. Such practice can take place through text, audio, films and text to speech, for instance.

• How can an app provide feedback on core vocabulary for users?
• How can we measure the user’s progress in learning core vocabulary?
• How can we tailor the user’s learning experience depending on their progress?
• How can we integrate core concepts in existing media?

Description
Registering in the Emergency Room is a large time sink in the process of admitting a patient. On average, it takes about 25 minutes to complete. All information is given verbally by the patient and written down by the nurse or receptionist. The patient’s passive, roundabout role in the process wastes a lot of time which, at worst, could lead to damage to the patient’s health. We would like to make the patients take a more active role in this process to shorten the time they have to wait and increase our effectivity.

• How can we speed up the ER registration process?
• How can we engage the patient in registering for the ER?
• How can we efficiently store data given by the patient?
• How can we make it possible to process multiple patients at the same time?

Description
The ER is a very confusing place, especially since most people have, thankfully, never stepped in one. There is a lot of information patients need to keep track of, and a lot of things they must or aren’t allowed to do. We would like to create an app that provides the patient with their current status in the ER. This includes information about the process such as information about what they are waiting for, which team is taking care of them and so on. It also extends to more practical informations such as their current location in the hospital, as well as things they are/aren’t allowed to do.

• How can we display the information relevant to the patient in a comprehensive manner?
• How can we use the app to improve communication between patient and doctor?
• How can we integrate the app with existing ER processes(e.g. Registration in case 9?)
• How can the family of a patient use an app similar to this?

Description
Placing patients is a very frustrating task for hospital staff. They must individually gather information about available beds from every unit and distribute the ER patients. The coordinator must take into account not only the number of beds, but also the workload per unit, staff working there, which discipline it’s related to(surgery, oncology etc.) and so on. We want to create an AI tool that takes into account all this information and determines how to place the patient on its own.

• How can we calculate the optimal place for a patient?
• How can we speed up the process of selecting a place for a patient?
• How can we store all information about hospital units?
• How can we use all of the above info to make an autonomous system?

Description
Trust in the police has fallen sharply in Sweden in the last two years. The relationship between the police and different ethnic groups in especially vulnerable areas is tenuous, and it has become increasingly difficult for the police to fulfil its mission. We want to develop a prototype of a mobile solution for police officers to facilitate communication.

• How can we build trust between police and citizens?
• How can we help police officers understand non-Swedish speakers better?
• How can we help newly arrived citizens understand how to treat a police officer?
• How can we teach foreign people about Sweden’s legal system?

Description
Newly arrived mothers in Sweden are in a unique position in the Swedish health care system. The communication between them and Swedish health care staff can determine the health of not only them, but also a newborn child. We want to use information from a number of interviews gathered from nurses in immigrant dense areas, which specify the need for learning about the Swedish healthcare system, as well as support for learning about child care and contact with other mothers. Related Questions

• How can we educate newly arrived mothers about child birth and care?
• How can we connect foreign mothers?
• How can we educate foreign mothers about the Swedish health system?
• How can we support mothers during procedures for both the mother and the child?

Description
With Sweden’s growing need for high skilled labor, a lot of foreign engineers have been coming into the country. The largest obstacle they are currently experiencing is integration in the workplace. We want to use information from interviews we’ve conducted to build upon our mobile prototype to facilitate this process. From our interviews, we want to emphasize the need for learning Swedish, writing professional emails, learning about cultural differences in communication and networking with colleagues. Related Questions

• How can we facilitate the integration of foreign engineers?
• How can we encourage learning Swedish in newly arrived engineers?
• How can we assist new workers in communicating in a foreign environment?
• How can we connect immigrant engineers and Swedish workers?