Campus Mobile Application Project

Presented by:Tom HadravaGeorgii KalnyskyiRoy SharonJoseph Vavra

About

The Campus Mobile Applications Project was created and sponsored by Dr. Shaun M. Lynch

It is a continuation of the: 2003 UWS Wireless Infrastructure Project and

Applications Projects 2007 Campus Mobile Technologies Project

Background

Goals of the previous projects: Researching types of technology existed and

used Enhancing use of technology on campus Fostering learning abilities of students Fostering teaching abilities for faculty

Background Continued

Campus Mobile Technology Project studied the technological, “hardware” part of mobile technology, especially devices that were used by students on campus.

Objective of the Campus Mobile Technology Project was to research what students bring for a mobile technology

Project Goal

Identify mobile applications and services that can be supported by the campus infrastructure

Recommend an approach to connect students, faculty, and staff together and with academic resources to enhance learning and working environment.

Project Objective

Research mobile applications and services for Campus Evaluate how UWS could benefit from their

implementation Create a list of alternative approaches Document research Present the recommended alternatives to the project

sponsor.

Project Scope

Project scope included: Cellular phones, smart phones Handheld computers MP3 players (Podcasting) Web Enabled Devices

Outside of the project scope: Implementation of either services or

applications

Research

The following steps were taken during our research: Brainstorming Evaluation Detailed research IIT Services Interview Determination of final research objectives

•MapQuest Mobile•Email notification on the cellular phone via text message•Facebook Mobile•Windows Mobile•Palm (WinCE)•Download personal information via USB drive at a Kiosk•UWS Facebook Mobile•Text Messaging Service•Java Mobile Applications•iPod•GPS navigation

•WiFi navigation•Google Mobile•iPhone•Pocket PC•Android (G Phone)•Internet Applications•UWS Mobile Website•Podcasting•Digital Library•E Readers•Yahoo Mobile•Twitter Mobile•Zoho Mobile

Brainstorming List

Evaluation

After the brainstorming process was completed, we assigned each approach for further research.

We broke each research item into four categories: Very difficult Hard Moderate Easy

Research Packet

The team developed a research packet on ALL the research items.

The format was: Research Topic Description Benefit to the University Research Examples

Identified Themes of Research

There were multiple themes identified The two themes that we decided to

pursue are: Mobile Platforms Web Services

Theme one: Mobile Platforms

A Mobile Platform is a software platform on top of which other programs, called application programs, run

It can run on mobile devices such as mobile phones, smart phones, PDAs, and handheld computers.

Dept research of Mobile Platforms

Evaluated the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for each approach to identify the risks

The quality standards were identified and rated for each critical approach

Costs

Things to consider with cost are: Devices Services/data plan Protection warranty Mobile Application Specialist

Cost Continued

All data was estimated from AT&T, because AT&T had the lower prices compared to other networks in the area

The Mobile Application Specialist wages are comparable to other Universities.

Example Spreadsheet

Human Resources

We recommend the hire of a mobile application specialist with the implementation of a mobile application

The individual to be hired should be specialized in: Networking Mobile applications IT infrastructure

Theme two: Software-as-a-Service

Google Mobile Microsoft Office Live Yahoo Mobile Zoho Suite

Dept research of SaaS

Evaluated the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for each approach to identify risks

The quality standards were identified and rated for each critical approach

IIT Interview

E-mailed Dr. Mary Schoeler to set up an appointment to meet with the IIT department.

The participants were: The project team Dr. Mary Schoeler - Chief Information Officer

with IIT Mr. Tom Janicki - Team Leader of IIT

Infrastructure Services

IIT Interview

Results sought: Clarification of the types of technology used

on campus Types of technology that will be implemented

in future The principles of application and service

selection

IIT Interview – Key Points

Barriers to be aware of: Capacity of Wi-Fi verses Capacity of Cellular networks Reliance Redundancy Ownership

Applications

Detailed Research

Platforms: Windows Mobile Google Android Apple iPhone

SaaS Google Mobile Zoho Mobile Yahoo Mobile Windows Office Live

Analysis of Research

Approaches with current UWS infrastructure

Ranking of approaches Unexplored themes

Approaches with Current UWS Infrastructure

Determined that all critical approaches will work with no change to the UWS’s network.

The mobile platforms all run on a cellular based service, which is completely separate from the university’s network. Only the most advanced smart phones can connect to an Wi-Fi network

Approaches with Current UWS Infrastructure Continued

Web services only require a mobile web browser, the only exception to this is Microsoft Office Live UWS already owns licenses for Microsoft Office, so

a transition would be straightforward Microsoft Office Live has to already own Microsoft Office

The addition of a mobile application specialist would be recommended

Results

Combined the knowledge from our first research with our department research

The team was able to rank each critical approach

Rankings

Service Utility Cost Cost/Utility

Android 3 1 3

iPhone 2 3 2

Windows Mobile 1 2 1

Service Utility Cost Cost/UtilityGoogle Mobile 2 1 2Microsoft Office Live 3 2 3Yahoo Mobile 4 1 4Zoho Suite 1 1 1

Unexplored Themes

Navigation Podcasting Specifically discarded:

PALM E-mail notification via text message Social networking Twitter Mobile

Recommendations

Platforms: iPhone would be beneficial to raise awareness

and interest in mobile technology Windows Mobile would be a better choice in

terms of implementation cost, and utility Web services:

Zoho Mobile would best fit for a business application

Google Mobile would be best fit for application versatility

Further Research

Additional research includes: Evaluate costs Evaluate security issues Update risk and quality standards Test the approaches before implementation Negotiate with vendors

Further Research Items

Zimbra is an email server with the ability of web connection and connection to wireless applications.

S60 is a very versatile mobile platform for Nokia, Samsung, and Panasonic mobile devices.

Mobile Campus is a community based application/service that other Universities are using in the Southeast United States.

Conclusion

Additional detailed research needs to be done

Need to address the issues covered Map out a course of action Communicate the availability of mobile

application

Acknowledgements

The University of Wisconsin – Superior Campus Mobile Applications Project Team would like to thank the following people who helped in the project.

Dr. Shaun M. Lynch — Project Sponsor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Wisconsin – Superior, for all his guidance, motivation, support, and very interesting and challenging project. The completion of the project would not be possible without his help.

Mary J. Schoeler —Assistant Vice Chancellor, Instructional & Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, for her consultation and time to answer our questions.

Tom Janicki — for his participation in the IT focus group, time for answering our questions.

Questions

Mobile applications are in the future, how near

is up to you… = )