Integrating Smartphone with Study Activities of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta already has a web-based academic information system. However, the existing system does not have features that can maximize the use of smartphones to support study activities. On the other hand, the excessive and inappropriate use of smartphones can have negative impacts such as wasting time and health problem. Based on these problems, this study aims to create an android based academic information system and make it integrated with study activities. The purpose of this study is to maximize the use of smartphones to support study activities and also minimize the negative impact of excessive and inappropriate smartphone usage. This system developed by using Java Programming Language for the android application, PHP Programming Language and Nginx Web Server for the web service and Firebase for the database and communication system between application users. The results of this research is android based academic information system that provide offline access of information, communication media, upload and download study files, and notification. Functional test results stated were valid and the percentage of the respondents assessment chart shows high value