Track: Industry Solutions

Abstract

During the pandemic, most university students have difficulties interacting with lecturers to follow and update their project progress periodically. Procrastination is the problem that often occurs in this kind of circumstances. Developing the sustainable infrastructure that may be implemented for this situation needs further consideration and contribution from several factors. Digital technology scientifically can optimize or improve performance also interaction between lecturers and students. Utilizing mobile app as tools to support the infrastructure of class activities can help break down their projects, and it also ensures the sequence stays in the proper order. Constructing tools for students using app Task Management may improve their productivity in running tasks assigned by their lecturers. The methodology used is in-depth interviews (qualitative) with students and lecturers, supported by a literature review based on Design Thinking for educators by IDEO design. The authors also analyze and visualize based on the data obtained from the research methodology. The results show that there is potential for both students and lecturers to use this app in their classrooms as they are likely to use it for students to manage their tasks and for lecturers to keep track of their student's progress and give feedback.

Keywords

procrastination, class infrastructure, digital method, productivity, mobile app