The feasibility of the todoist application to assist students with time management.

Abstract

The growing tendency for students to use mobile applications has significant educational implications. Different educational apps are now joining forces to improve communication while also enhancing organisation and educational learning activities. The combination of mobile applications enhances material availability for students while improving their time management skills and creating new collaborative pathways. The significant issue emerges because a high number of students dedicate long periods to social media usage, resulting in decreased academic achievement. The proposed solution to this issue adopts the Todoist application. The Todoist app supports users on Android phones and iPhone devices; therefore, it offers university students a choice for implementing better time organisation through their smartphones. The research aims to explore the contribution of the Todoist application to students' time management skills and identify the features of Todoist that are most beneficial for students in organising their academic tasks. A variety of research studies indicate that students allocate too many hours to social media activities rather than their schoolwork (Rohman, Marji, Sugandi, and Nurhadi,2020). Students verified through direct interviews that their poor time management skills represent a significant academic challenge. The analysis emphasises the importance of students managing their time effectively during their academic journey and recommends Todoist as a helpful tool to address this challenge. According to the interview participants, Todoist helps users manage their tasks effectively while also enabling them to set priorities and meet scheduled deadlines. The research explores how Todoist enables students to schedule their tasks, prioritise activities and follow deadline requirements in their academic schedule. Research data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with five participants, comprising three undergraduate and two postgraduate students, who were selected through a selective sampling process. All participants were enrolled at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s District 6 campus and had a smartphone capable of downloading the Todoist application. This research gathered critical feedback from students about Todoist's practical application as a time management tool, which helps developers understand how to enhance academic time management. Overall, data collected from students Todoist proves to be a convenient and effective time management tool for university students. Participants in the research expressed satisfaction with the app, highlighting its role in helping them manage their time more efficiently and organise tasks based on importance. However, students also suggested areas for improvement, noting that it took time to familiarise themselves with the app, and it could be more user-friendly for individuals with limited technical experience. Despite these challenges, the feedback suggests that Todoist meets students' expectations and has the potential to improve time management for students significantly.