An Android e-Learning Application to Support Academic Learning: Design, Development, and Implementation of a Case Study

Abstract

After the pandemic, Indonesia became one of the countries that imposed a new normal for all levels of society with various sectors of life. The education sector is one of the areas most highlighted in the new normal change. Various policies and learning methods have been attempted to implement distance education. In the current new normal, distance learning is a beneficial method in implementing education in Indonesia. The delivery of learning materials is carried out by sending materials and meeting face-to-face online using video conferencing applications and materials provided on online storage services. Both methods are now available on separate platforms and have not been integrated into one platform, making it difficult for users. It has shortcomings in terms of optimization in providing learning services. In addition, the method used today still has several weaknesses, such as adjusting the learning schedule, understanding that is more difficult to accept because it is done online and also not yet integrated between face-to-face materials and media on a mobile device. This study aims to design an Android-based e-learning application that can assist students’ learning process and help distribute learning materials. The application is designed to meet the needs of students in understanding the material more optimally and can be done without being limited in time. The results of research that have been carried out on student satisfaction obtained a percentage level of 94% which stated satisfaction in the use of learning applications. Satisfaction with the help of the application says that e-learning applications can improve academic abilities and skills in the fields they study.