DEVELOPMENT OF ISTUDENT@POLYCC MOBILE APPLICATION BASED ON AGILE MODEL

Abstract

The shift towards mobile learning in higher education has prompted the need for effective, student-centered digital tools. Students at POLYCC face recurring issues such as missed deadlines, inefficient scheduling, and limited access to e-learning materials. iStudent@POLYCC, a mobile application, was developed using the Agile methodology to address these issues. It integrates task management, class scheduling, and an eBook library. User Acceptance Testing with 60 students revealed high satisfaction: 91.7% valued the assignment tracker, 86.7% found timetable management helpful, and 70% appreciated the eBook feature. Development phases were documented with DFD, ERD, flowcharts, and use case diagrams. Agile methodology facilitated user-driven feature refinement, enhancing usability and relevance. The application promotes sustainable digital learning (SDG 4) by reducing paper use and improving student retention through efficient academic self-management.