A Pilot Study on User Experience Using PRISM Mobile Learning App for Oral Presentation Skills

Abstract

Lifelong learning is an on-going process where an individual has the intention to continue and keep learning and acquiring new knowledge and skills. Nonetheless, to have the momentum to keep learning as an individual getting older may not be an easy process. Hence, this study examines the experiences of users in using mobile applications (PRISM) to learn oral presentation skills. There were three phases that were conducted in obtaining the data and they were (a) Application Development Process, (b) PRISM Application Testing and (c) PRISM User Feedback. A sequential mixed-methods approach was employed, and a 5-point Likert scale was distributed to the participants using a set of questionnaires with close-ended and open-ended questions. Later, the data were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively which demonstrated positive responses and feedback from the participants. However, there were also a few suggestions from the learners and industry professionals to be considered for future improvements. It can be concluded that using mobile applications may ease and assist learners’ process of learning either among students at higher education or those professionals who are working in the corporate sector. This implies that with a positive attitude and intention, the concept of lifelong learning should be promoted at an earlier age where the individuals could move forward with the same attitude and intention until they have entered the real world.