Exploring the Gamification of Combined Pomodoro Strategy and Eisenhower Matrix in Assisting the Learning Productivity of UPOU Students

Abstract

Distance learning currently faces many challenges that directly affect the learning productivity of the students. Research has shown that using time management strategies and gamified interventions improve the attitudes of students towards academic learning. This study aims to explore the gamification of two different time management strategies and its contribution towards improving the learning productivity of distance learners.

Based on the literature on time management and the theory of gamification, an app prototype was created followed by the distribution of an online survey questionnaire. Respondents from UPOU were asked to respond to time management-related questions and their feedback on the app prototype as well.

The results revealed that the practice of time management has an effect on the learning productivity of the students. The gamification of two different time management strategies improved the attitude of students towards productivity, and positively anticipates the completion of the app prototype. Further research is needed to identify other factors that could improve the user experience of the application.