Mobile Learning System for Evaluating English Study Course Based on AHP Technique

Abstract

Nowadays, mobile technology that is increasing accessibility and affectability, and mobile devices show an essential part in the field of learning, entertainment and communication. Mobile devices have the potential in the improvement of education area and learning. Mobile learning application has become the fast development which means all activities that were conducted by using mobile devices. It had been widely used in education. One of the educational purposes is mobile applications that can be used learning English subject. In addition to education, mobile applications are developing as well as business, social media communication and transportation. Most evaluation system for mobile applications is choosing the criteria and alternatives of the hierarchal level. But some users are confused to evaluate the mobile application. In this situation, Decision Support Systems are the specialized class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision making activities. In the proposed system, Analytical Hierarchy Process is used to evaluate the educational mobile application and applied to make a decision in selecting for the most appropriate part of English subject. The main purpose of the proposed system is to improve English skills of students by using English Learning application. The administrator updates the new course and then the students study and practise the English subject for reading, listening and grammar.