Mobile application for G-Suite based on multimedia learning cognitive theory

Abstract

This research is to develop a mobile application for G-Suite (Google Suite) based on Multimedia Learning Cognitive Theory and to identify teachers’ perception toward the mobile application. The effect of using the mobile application to satisfaction, ability and performance of the users are also studied. Thirty-six teachers consist of ICT coordinator from a zone in Johor Bahru were involved as sample. Quantitative approach using questionnaire was implemented with 0.78 Cronbach’s Alpha value from the pilot study. The instrument used is a questionnaire to measure teachers’ perception toward the usage of the mobile application. The instrument was analysed using descriptive statistic on satisfaction, ability and performance. This research had successfully identified teachers’ perception toward apps in G-Suite such as Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheet, Google Slide and Google Form. All the applications were assigned as construct and significant improvement in knowledge and understanding were reported in the construct. The samples are reported as highly satisfy with the level of satisfaction, ability and performance regarding the evaluation of the mobile application. In conclusion, mobile application of G-Suite developed based on Multimedia Learning Cognitive Theory was found as effective in ensuring an effective mobile learning (m-learning).