Share Paper: Holistic Design of a Mobile Peer Tutoring Application based on Learning and User Needs Analysis

1. Seng Chee Tan, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
2. Sheng Hung Chung, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
3. Yin Ling Cheung, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
4. Chee Kit Looi, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
5. Wai Hoe Wong, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore

Abstract: Research has shown that peer tutoring at the university level could improve students’ performance and, enhance their motivation and learning, increase self-determination and learner autonomy, and reinforce conceptual knowledge by providing opportunities for reapplication of concepts. This paper describes the development of a mobile peer tutoring application – Mobile Education Networked Tutoring On Request (MENTOR). We start with a review of literature to identify the relevant affordances that this mobile app should possess. In addition, questionnaires were administered with students studying in higher education to understand the needs of peer tutoring with tutors and tutees. The findings of the survey ...