A RAD-Based Approach to eMonevCLC for Monitoring and Evaluation in Community Learning Center

Abstract

In the realm of education, Monitoring and Evaluation (Monev) play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and standards within educational institutions. Monitoring involves collecting data to assess the progress of planned school programs, ensuring alignment with intended goals, and identifying potential implementation obstacles. Conversely, evaluation systematically assesses policy effectiveness, serving as the foundation for decision-making and policy formulation. This study focuses on Community Learning Center (CLC) in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia, established to meet the educational needs of Indonesian Migrant Workers' children. However, the geographic dispersion of these CLCs poses significant challenges to traditional paper-based Monev methods, necessitating the development of the mobile and web-based eMonevCLC application using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method and the AppSheet platform. RAD's emphasis on rapid and dependable development cycles, combined with AppSheet's low-code capabilities, facilitates offline functionality and collaborative development. User feedback underscores the application's functionality, effectiveness, and benefit, while also highlighting the need for improved stability in areas with unreliable internet connections. The eMonevCLC application streamlines monitoring and evaluation processes, contributing to enhanced educational quality and transparency in CLC, with ongoing potential for refinements based on user insights. This research offers a comprehensive understanding of the development process and the application's impact on educational institutions, highlighting the importance of adapting to technology-driven solutions in the education sector.