Exploring Gamification by Evaluating Interfaces of Task Management Apps and Developing an Interface to Ensure Inclusiveness of Different Students’ Needs.
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2024-09
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Newcastle University
Abstract
The aim of this project is to evaluate and develop a prototype of a gamified task management app that enhances engagement for diverse students in academic contexts, such as students with ADHD symptoms.
ADHD students face challenges with managing tasks, which affect their academic performance. Existing task management apps are designed for general users, but none specifically fulfill the needs of students with ADHD symptoms.
Therefore, this paper evaluates two existing task management apps and presents a prototype designed to manage tasks in an enjoyable way by including gamification features such as competing with friends, collecting points, and taking care of a plant by achieving tasks.
To understand user needs, semi-structured interviews were conducted with two students who identified with ADHD symptoms. Interviews were analysed using a qualitative approach. The results demonstrated the challenges faced in academia and how students tend not to use current task management apps for academic tasks.
To test the usability of the gamified prototype, one participant was interviewed. Before the usability test, an ADHD persona and some scenarios were presented to the participant. The results were encouraging, suggesting that the gamified interface is engaging and enjoyable while managing tasks.
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With the evolution of technology, new distractions are emerging and becoming hard to avoid. Therefore, why not use technology itself to make completing tasks more fun? That is why I suggested including gamification elements in the design to make completing tasks more fun.
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Gamification, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interfaces, Task Management Apps
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IEEE