The Development of MyMobileSLT: A tool for student time management skills

Abstract

MySLT (Student Learning Time), a manual book for time management, was earlier created to assist students at the university level manage their time for academic activities effectively. It acted as a tool to guide students in time management, and as a preventive measure towards the problems of procrastination, disorganization, interruptions and workload stress. Supplementary to this MySLT manual was an SLT calculator to help students project the amount of time that should be allocated for each course for each semester. However, students who had used this MySLT tool perceived the hardcopy version of the manual as bulky and inconvenient. They suggested a more practical and convenient platform. Thus, a complete mobile application version of this manual, now named MyMobileSLT, was developed, to make it more convenient and versatile. The objective of this paper is to discuss the development of MyMobileSLT, which involved five stages including Identification, Design, Development, Testing and Maintenance. Although the development of this application is still at its infant stage, a pilot study involving 30 undergraduates from a local university shows an overwhelming response. The findings indicate that MyMobileSLT is perceived as convenient and practical compared to the previous MySLT manual. Further works recommended include features like pop up reminders or alarm in personal calendar.