In today’s fast-paced technological era, where instant gratification is constantly emphasized and digital distractions are increasingly common, short attention spans have emerged as a significant issue that can severely impact students’ academic performance. A survey conducted among 30 students at Kolej Matrikulasi Perak (KMPk) revealed that a lack of focus negatively affects their study performance. Recognizing this challenge, Focus Enigma was developed using the MIT App Inventor platform as an innovative app to transform how students concentrate and stay productive. Through Focus Enigma, students can enhance their focus and, as a result, improve their academic outcomes. The app offers a powerful Pomodoro timer to optimize study sessions, daily inspirational quotes to keep users motivated, and timely reminders to help them stay on track. Additionally, Focus Enigma features a unique coin reward system, where students earn coins after completing Pomodoro sessions that can be used to unlock and customize themes, creating a more engaging study experience. The app also incorporates a meditation feature that uses the square breathing technique, helping students remain calm and balanced throughout their busiest days.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Choong, Zhuo Lin UNSPECIFIED Ahmad Bakary, Shakirin UNSPECIFIED Ho, Chun Yi UNSPECIFIED Wong, Yi Cheng UNSPECIFIED Cheong, Lip Ken UNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Learning. Learning strategies > Motivation in education. Interest. Attention L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Learning ability |
| Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor > Pasir Gudang Campus > Academy of Language Studies |
| Event Title: | Pioneering Educational Perspectives: Series 2025 |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Page Range: | pp. 320-323 |
| Keywords: | Focus, Pomodoro, Meditation, Reminders, Reward |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/148335 |
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