Using a Participatory Learning Model to Enhance Mobile App Design and Development Skills with Glide Platform

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of using participatory learning through the Glide Platform on the mobile application design and development skills of second-year digital communication students. The research employed cluster random sampling, and the research instruments included a participatory learning plan, a skill assessment form, and a learning assessment test. Participatory learning was facilitated through the Glide Platform, which allowed real-time design and development of mobile apps in class. Statistical measures such as mean, standard deviation, percentage, and effectiveness index were utilized. The study revealed that students achieved scores on the skill assessment form significantly higher than the minimum of 70% criteria, indicating the effectiveness of participatory learning. The effectiveness index of participatory learning in enhancing mobile application design and development skills was calculated to be 56.68%. Moreover, the assessment results for mobile application design and development skills using the Glide Platform were higher than the minimum criteria of 70% with statistical significance.