Using SMS texting to reduce procrastination in large-enrollment courses: An Exploratory Study

Abstract

This presentation will report the results of a pilot study on a system design to reduce procrastination in a large-enrollment course using Short Message Service (SMS) technology. The study focused on three students who initially had below-average performance and demonstrated high procrastination levels. The presentation will include visual and statistical analyses of performance and procrastination levels, and also results from the follow-up interviews. Finally, implementation strategies and recommendations, especially those pertaining to the large-enrollment environment, will be...