Design and Development of Mobile Freelance Tutoring Platform for College Students
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At the tertiary education level, a notable gap persists in connecting college students seeking academic assistance with peers capable of providing tutorial services. The lack of an efficient and accessible platform for peer-to-peer tutoring often results in students struggling to obtain reliable academic support within their institutions. This study addresses this issue through the development of an Android-based mobile application designed to facilitate peer-to-peer tutoring among college students. The Agile software development methodology was employed to ensure a flexible and iterative development process, allowing for timely responses to evolving system requirements and unforeseen challenges. Serving as an intermediary between tutors and tutees, the application features key functionalities such as user registration, tutor application and approval, session scheduling, and a secure token-based payment system. Additional features include a real-time chat interface, notification system, tutor profiling, session management, tutor rating and review system, and a user reporting mechanism. The design and development process adhered to user-centered design principles and incorporated rigorous testing to enhance usability, reliability, and overall user experience. By effectively bridging the gap between student tutors and those in need of academic support, the mobile tutoring application fosters a collaborative learning environment while also offering an opportunity for student tutors to earn. This platform not only improves access to academic assistance but also encourages peer-driven knowledge sharing within the university community.
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