Project Management Fundamentals: “Mobile Tutor Application”
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MSc in Project Management
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SEM1 |
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Module Number: |
7503BEQR |
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Module Title: |
Project Management Fundamentals |
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Type of Coursework: |
CW2-Report (weight: 70%) |
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Module Leader: |
Dr Waiel Said |
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Second Lecturer: |
Mohammed Mousoof |
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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF - CW2 Report
This module assignment has two components: 1) a presentation, and 2) a report. This Assignment Brief is focused on the second assignment, the report only (coursework 2; CW2, as mentioned hereunder in Table 1).
The report should be submitted anonymously and should just contain your student ID number. Please make sure you do not have your name anywhere on the report pages.
Table 1. 7503BEQR CW2 Report Assignment, characteristics and submission details.
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Submission Date |
Length |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Report |
4000 words (+/- 10%) |
70% |
1-5 |
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The report needs to be submitted electronically through CANVAS. Text included within visual aids (e.g. tables, figures, charts, etc.) does not contribute to the overall wordcount. |
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a. Assignment Brief (CW2) Report – 4000 words (+/-10%) Report Assignment Background
You are employed in a sector of your choice as a project manager and your team has just completed the delivery of a pilot project for one of your clients. A successful completion of this pilot project can lead to securing a much larger contract for your company with the same client. As the project manager of this pilot project you now need to produce an end-of-project report, which will, firstly, evaluate the performance of the pilot project in relation to the original plan, and, secondly, lead to generation of long-term strategic recommendations for similar larger projects, based on lessons learnt from this pilot project.
b. Report Assignment Aim
The aim of this assignment is to prepare an end-of-project report that assesses and evaluates the delivery of the pilot project and offers recommendations about delivering similar future projects on a larger scale.
Within your assignment you will demonstrate an understanding of project planning and implementation by developing a project plan and utilising it for monitoring and controlling the project.
Assignment Questions:
(i) Prepare an end-of-project report that reflects on the overall endeavour in planning, managing, and delivering the project along with a critical assessment and evaluation of the factors that facilitated the delivery of the pilot project.
(ii) Critically examine project performance and offer recommendations about delivering similar future projects on a larger scale.
(iii) Evaluate strategic recommendations regarding project or programme management for the future.
The report structure is outlined on the next page. The marking criteria are summarised in Table 2 and marking ranges and characteristics in Table 3. Please familiarise yourself with both; the marking ranges and characteristics, as this may help you achieve your desired marks.
Table 2. 7503BEQR CW2 Report marking criteria.
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Assignment objectives and marking criteria |
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1. To identify the underpinning principles and concepts of project management. |
15% |
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2. To analyse and evaluate the project management concepts and principles in context of the pilot project plan by critically evaluating the project’s performance. |
40% |
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3. To demonstrate how the pilot project will inform the strategic recommendations regarding project or programme management for the future. |
25% |
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4. To use relevant visual aids to support the analysis and evaluation of the management of the pilot project and its overall integration. |
10% |
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5. To appropriately structure the report, to ensure that attention has been paid to grammar and spelling, to ensure the legibility of all visual aids, and to accurately reference all sources of information, including literature, online sources and visual aids (please see https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/library/skillsljmu/referencing-and-endnote). |
10% |
The report should answer the following questions as a minimum:
▪ What is/was the project aiming to achieve?
▪ Why is/was it important to achieve it?
▪ How will be/was the project undertaken?
The report itself should demonstrate analytical and evaluation skills in discussion of the topic and a clear understanding of strategic project management issues. In order to avoid failing, please do not overuse bullet points, or do not submit just a literature review, as you are required to evaluate a specific project case for the purpose of this report. Number all pages.
Structure of the report
All reports should contain:
Title page: giving the following information:
▪ The full title of the work ▪ Your student ID number
▪ The award for which the project is submitted in partial fulfilment of its requirements ▪ The year of submission
▪ The word count (excluding acknowledgements, diagrams, references, bibliography and appendices)
Confidentiality statement: If there are genuine reasons why your work could be considered confidential then you should discuss this matter with your Module Leader (Optional).
Acknowledgements: A list of people who provided help to the author during the research and writing of the project (Optional).
Executive summary: A brief summary of the aim, methodology, contents, and conclusions of the report. This section is not included in the word count, but should be no longer than 400 words.
Glossary: A list of abbreviations, key phrases and technical terms used in the report and their definitions (Optional).
List of contents: A breakdown of the project into its constituent parts and locating them by page number. It is good practice to also include a list of figures, tables and, if applicable, appendices.
Introduction: Presenting and justifying the pilot project (business case) and introducing the approach taken to delivering the project objectives and their alignment with the broader organisational strategy.
Body of the report: This part should be arranged in a way appropriate to the topic, presenting a review of relevant literature, results and discussions and a synthesis of relevant findings, critical analysis of facts and/or ideas, using chapter headings, with paragraphs and spacing for ease of reading and cross-reference.
Conclusions and recommendations: An assessment of the findings along with any recommendations; this section should, explicitly or implicitly, establish the validity of the work in relation to its field.
References: Harvard format citation system must be used for in-text citations and the “References” section at the end of the report. Check ‘How to cite references’ in the Library website. Research and referencing grades will be reduced, if Harvard format is not followed. (Please see https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/microsites/library/skills-ljmu/referencing-and-endnote).
Appendices: Optional; this section should be used only for information, which is supplementary to the assignment; it should not be used for any information, which is key to the assignment.
PLAGIARISM
‘Plagiarism is the practice of presenting thoughts, writings or other output of another or others as original, without acknowledgement of their source(s). All material used to support a piece of work, whether a printed publication or from electronic media, should be appropriately identified and referenced and should not normally be copied directly unless as an acknowledged quote. Text translated into the words of the individual student should in all cases acknowledge the source.’ For further information please contact the LJMU Library.
Before submitting the work, you should check through it to ensure that:
▪ all material that has been identified as originally from a previously published source has been properly attributed by the inclusion of an appropriate reference in the text
▪ direct quotations are marked as such (using “quotation marks” at the beginning and end of the selected text)
▪ a citation has been included in the list of references.
COLLUSION
This report is an individual assessment and not group work. If you decide to study with another student, you must ensure that the final submission from each student is totally unique. If the work shows significant signs of similarity it will be picked up in TurnitIn and you may be cited for plagiarism.
Note
University Regulations for Personal Circumstances apply if you miss the presentation or submission deadline. Any problems should be notified in advance of the presentation date to the Module Leader. Academic regulations for Post Graduate programmes PG.C2.3 state: “Coursework, which is submitted late (except where there is an agreed extension) will be recorded as a non-submission. There is also a penalty for deviating substantially from the word length. If you, for genuine reasons, are unable to meet the hand-in date, please complete an extension request form, seek verification from your Personal Tutor and inform the Module Leader.”
Table 3. Grade Descriptors.
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Grade descriptors for Level 7 written work |
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Mark range |
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90-100
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Exceptional Pass |
Exemplary attainment of all learning outcomes Demonstrates an outstanding synthesis of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area Wide-ranging emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline Offers an exhaustive exploration of the literature and evidencebase The material covered is accurate and relevant The argument is highly sophisticated The standard of writing is refined No errors in the use of the specified referencing system Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style. |
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80-89 |
Outstanding Pass |
Excellent attainment of all learning outcomes, with some met to an exemplary standard Demonstrates a comprehensive synthesis of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area. Wide-ranging emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline Extends far beyond expected levels of engagement with the literature and evidence-base The material covered is accurate and relevant The argument is generally very astute The standard of writing is refined No errors in the use of the specified referencing system Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style. |
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70-79 |
Excellent Pass |
Excellent attainment of all learning outcomes Demonstrates a thorough synthesis of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area Strong emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline Thorough use the literature and evidence-base The material covered is accurate and relevant The argument is persuasive and there are very perceptive elements The standard of writing is refined No errors in the use of the specified referencing system Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style. |
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60-69 |
Good Pass |
Good attainment of all learning outcomes |
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Demonstrates detailed synthesis of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area Good emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline Good consideration of the literature and evidence-base that develops from recommended readings The material covered is accurate and relevant The argument is persuasive The standard of writing is refined No errors in the use of the specified referencing system Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style. |
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50-59 |
Pass |
Adequate attainment of all learning outcomes Demonstrates a limited, but sufficient, synthesis of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area Some emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline Sufficient consideration of the literature and evidence-base, but little consideration beyond recommended readings The material covered is mostly accurate and relevant The argument is straightforward and relatively clear The standard of writing is well clear and readable, with some sophisticated phrasing No errors in the use of the specified referencing system Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style. |
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40-49 |
Needs Some Improvement |
Meets most, but not all learning outcomes Demonstrates limited synthesis of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area Less than expected emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline Basic consideration of the literature and evidence-base, but restricted to recommended readings Some inaccuracies or irrelevant materials that suggest confusion and misunderstanding The argument is relatively clear, although some elements are difficult to understand The standard of writing is well clear and readable, but overly simplistic Minor errors in the use of the specified referencing system, but meets key principles Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style. |
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30-39 |
Needs Improvement |
Approximately half the learning outcomes are met Demonstrates very little synthesis of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area Little emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline |
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Minor consideration of the literature and evidence-base, with inadequate use of recommended reading and no exploration outside that Some materials is accurate, but the amount of inaccurate or irrelevant materials indicates insufficient understanding of key concepts The argument is poorly defined and defended The standard of writing is mostly clear and readable Some errors in the use of the specified referencing system, but meets key principles Generally well presented and organised, but does not always conform to conventions of academic presentation |
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20-29 |
Needs Significant Revision |
Most learning outcomes are not met Demonstrates no synthesis of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area Little or no emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline Superficial consideration of the literature and evidence-base There are major inaccuracies or significant amounts of irrelevant material The argument is very weak The standard of writing is reasonable and there are very few areas of confusion and/or errors in spelling/grammar Attempts to use of the specified referencing system. Meets key principles, but there are systematic errors Good presentation that may include some organisational errors and/or tendency not to conform to conventions of academic presentation. |
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0-19 |
Needs Substantial work |
Does not meet any learning outcomes Demonstrates misunderstanding of varied theoretical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area No emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline No engagement with the literature and evidence-base The material covered is inaccurate or irrelevant The argument is incoherent Standard of writing is acceptable. The structure is reasonable, but there are some areas of confusion and/or some errors in spelling/grammar Attempts to use the specified referencing system, but there are significant errors Acceptable presentation that may include some organisational errors and a tendency not to conform to conventions of academic presentation. |
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Acknowledgment
I wish to express my profound gratitude to my parents, fellow learners and the teachers for their invaluable contribution towards completing the project “Mobile Tutor Application”. I am very much thankful to them for extending me help beyond the call of duty. I also thank all faculty members at Qatar University who cleared my doubts whenever they came across them. My special thanks to my professor for providing us with his valuable time and guiding us in preparing an effective application. He is a mentor par excellence and has always been ready to assist us even during odd hours, which we appreciate. Thus, I would like to mention that his guidance helped me immensely during this project.
Executive Summary
A flexible school system is a good feature for students who want flexibility. This will not be effective unless having a mobile application fulfills both student and teacher requirements. The tutoring systems include synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid. In synchronous learning, teachers and students are connected in real-time. This type of learning is popular in online education and is usually used for video conferencing or chat software. In asynchronous learning, teachers and students are not connected in real-time. This type of learning is popular in online discussion forums. Teachers post a reading assignment, and students post their responses after reading the assignment. Finally, hybrid learning is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Teachers and students are connected in real-time for some activities, but the project’s goal is not connected to other activities. The mobile application will use the hybrid learning model. The application will have two main features: find a tutor and online tutoring. Students will search for private tutors in the “find a tutor” feature. Private tutors can be searched by location, subject, and language. In the “online tutoring” feature, students will take live lessons with their private tutors. This feature will be available in English, Urdu, and Arabic.
Glossary
Tutor- A tutor project’s goal is to provide instruction or guidance in a subject or skill.
Mobile Application- It is a program that can be downloaded and run on a portable electronic device like a tablet or smartphone.
Students-Students are people who are studying or learning something.
Gantt Chart- A Gantt chart depicts how a project's tasks are scheduled and their duration.
Program-A program is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
List of Contents
Acknowledgment…………………………………………………………………...2
Executive Summary…………………………………………………………….…..3
Glossary……………………………………………………………………………..4
List of Contents……………………………………………………………………..5
Project Introduction…………………………………………………………………6
Business Case and Project Objectives.……………………………………………...8
Importance of Achieving………………………………………………..…………..10
How it was Undertaken……………………………………………………………...11
Project Principles and Concepts…..…………………………………………………13
Strategic Recommendations for Future Projects……………………………………17
Conclusion ……………………….………………………………………………….18
References…………………………………………………………………………...20
Tables and Figures:
Figure 1 Showing the Mobile Application Structure 7
Project Management Fundamentals: “Mobile Tutor Application”
Project Introduction
The goal of the project is to create a smartphone app that connects students with private tutors for online lessons. The team expects that this will help kids enhance their academic performance worldwide. They also want to encourage parents to become more active in their children’s education by providing job possibilities for private tutors. The idea could encounter several obstacles, including a shortage of private tutors, a lack of platform students, and funding. Tutors and students may be unable to communicate effectively with one another. Students may not be interested in online education, and there may be a system failure or technical difficulties during classes (Datta, Bonnet, and Nikaein, 2014). The project’s team will track the number of sign-ups on the platform, the number of private tutors who have registered on the platform, the number of students enrolled in private classes on the platform, and the number of positive and negative comments received post-class to track progress and ensure that the project’s goals are being met. This paper seeks to discuss project management on an online mobile application for tutors to promote education and ensure that learners get a quality education for positive outcomes.
Figure 1 Showing the Mobile Application Structure
The “I want a Tutor'' mobile application is designed to help users connect with tutors in their area. The app has three main sections: Home, Tutors, and Profile. The Home section is the main screen of the app. It includes a list of nearby tutors and, as well as the user’s current location. The Tutors section includes information about each tutor, such as their name, qualifications, and availability. The Profile section allows users to view and edit their personal information, including their contact details and preferences for tutoring (Ghadirli and Rastgarpour, 2013). The app also includes a map feature that shows the user’s location and the location of nearby tutors. The map can be used to search for tutors in specific locations.
Some examples of what this application does:
• Teachers can accept bookings from students looking for a tutor in their location
• Learners have access to thousands of available online tutors available 24/7
• Parents can monitor their child's academic progress via the school report feature
• Feedback from tutors and teachers is provided to parents about their child's learning needs after each appointment has taken place
• Online tutors have access to a huge client base where they can attract new business immediately by posting photos, qualifications, interests and hourly rates of their services
• Learners can view photos, qualifications and more about the online tutors available to them
• Learners receive feedback on assignments completed for class or homework after each communication session with an online tutor
• Parents are given weekly updates on how their child is progressing with their academic studies
• Online tutors can track how many students they have assisted using the "profile completeness meter" (PCM), which calculates customers' visits since signing up to "I want a Tutor."
• Confirmation email sent to parents upon signing up so that they will know who has set up an account in their child's name.
Business Case and Project Objectives
The mobile learning (m-learning) industry is continuing to grow immensely. From the development of apps for smartphones and tablets, these devices are now being used more than ever before as tools to enhance learning experiences. The use of m-learning technology in education is fairly new, but with rapid advancements in society's technology usage, this innovative approach to teaching has improved the quality of education available to students across all stages of their academic careers. People today have thousands of educational apps at their fingertips that allow them to learn on the go using just their smartphone or tablet device (Kim and Kim, 2020). These apps can assist learners with self-paced language study, mathematics practice and revision for examinations, interactive worksheets and revision notes.
One of the hottest new apps to hit the market for both Android and iOS is "I want a Tutor". This app allows users to find tutors, book appointments, receive updates on their progress and track their academic performance. Other features include communicating directly with tutors via personalized messages, an easy way for students or parents who are looking for a tutor to browse tutor profiles based on location, qualifications and rates, among other things (De Pietro and Frontera, 2012). We designed this application for Qatar University, but anyone worldwide as long as they have access to the Internet. It's quite different from many older forms of m-learning technology that require learners to pay per download, usually from a website. It's not surprising that the app is proving to be very popular with parents and students, especially when you consider that many of its functions can be used for free.
The majority of school-going individuals experience paying attention while in the classroom environment. That has left both parents and teachers wondering what to do. There are various reasons why such instances happen. First, they are either distracted, lack motivation and also face anxiety. The mobile tutor application offers students some motivational levels and learning strengths in the classroom environment (Altomonte, 2016). Another reason for setting up the project is poor grades or not studying or reading enough. The reasons for this are that many pupils have finished their high school diploma but are unaware of the topics they were taught in junior high. This is due to the lack of emphasis on various higher education institutions.
Even if students did write their exams properly, they scored very poorly in them. This often goes unnoticed because these tests like Matura (certification for completion of secondary education) and Fazilat (certification for completion of higher education) are held in secret; thus, no one knows how well the student performed. There is also weak performance is experienced in Schools, universities and the need for self-knowledge. Statistically, 2% of students pass these tests that need to sit for them; another 2% cannot attend the test that year, and the remaining 94% do not appear for it (Altomonte, 2016). Despite such high figures, there are no advertisements for private tutors, nor does anyone know how to find a good tutor easily. Therefore, this project was started to help students struggling in school or university. Regarding the students’ lack of regard for advertisements placed in newspapers, the presence of private tutors is unknown. They will be able to participate in learning activities and use this system from the comfort of their own homes. Teachers can also use this platform to upload lectures and homework assignments to keep students updated with their studies.
Significance of the Project
The deliverables for this project include an Android app that provides supplemental instruction material to students taking standardized tests, a requirements document, and a prototype of the app. Tutor’s app has initiated this concept of finding teachers locally. It is one of the finest examples in this regard as it helps students search for their desired tutors according to their locations and provides an option where they can chat live with their tutors before making the final deal (De Pietro and Frontera, 2012). The tutors may be available on multiple social media networks like WhatsApp, Facebook etc., so that students who aren’t aware of Tutor’ can still contact them through other mediums.
This mobile application project aims to develop an easy-to-use interface for students to find a private tutor of their choice anywhere in the world. The app would allow live communication between the tutor and student and offer feedback before finalizing any deal. In addition, online tutoring sessions would also be available through the app. This service would benefit both the tutor and student as they can study without disturbance (Datta, Bonnet, and Nikaein, 2014). The project is currently in its primary stages, and I am working on it continuously to give better results.
For this project, three main modules are to be developed: The user management module, the Tutoring management module and the Video streaming/file transfer module. After implementing this project, I came up with an idea to include online tutoring sessions in this app. It will help both the tutor and student further study without disturbing anyone at home or even outside their homes, which is a major benefit. Thus, my mobile application has introduced a new feature that allows users to avail video chat facilities between themselves for extra support.
Tutoring- Tutor’ is an application for tutors which allows them to communicate with their students about the schedule, discuss study material, mark attendance online and conduct online tutoring sessions using a video calling facility. Its objective is to ease the process of finding a tutor for students, which usually becomes difficult during odd hours due to the workload on teachers. The project is still in its initial stage, and I am working on it continuously for further development.
The “I want a Tutor” mobile application project is something that we wanted to help us get more interactive in the college community because we think that we will be helping kids use this as tutoring for their classes. Also, there is a lot of activity with our project management and things like that that students have difficulty understanding when they have class, so this will be something when you go home at night, or on the weekend if you are not busy, you can use this app instead of watching television or playing video games (Kim, and Kim, 2020). You can use it to get an overview of what you don’t understand about a certain course or subject in school. Instead of going to the teacher and asking the same questions repeatedly, you can use this app along with your peers on campus to get more information on something that you didn’t understand at first.
Literature Survey
Lessons Learnt from the Project
The Agile Development Method stages provide users with a concise summary of the overall method, showing them how the stages fit together to form a cohesive process for project management. There are four Agile Development Method stages: elicitation, analysis, solutions and evaluation. ADM is an initiative that allows the stakeholders to deliver fast and flexible products or services while still adhering to time-to-market targets, project plans, and budgets. A product owner or development lead documents requirements to transform these into more releases of working solutions. Sprints follow in which all involved parties work collaboratively to convert requirements into solutions. Each sprint results in delivering some new artifacts for review and acceptance by the stakeholders (Shiraz et al., 2014). At each sprint review, stakeholders provided feedback to identify issues and opportunities to improve as sprints progress. Only when all accepted features meet their targeted values will the product be delivered on time and within budget. The agile development method assigned relevant user stories to developers who formed an agile team. Partnering closely with a project manager, they held daily standups, reviewed work every morning and in the afternoon, and kept a backlog of the tasks that needed to be completed.
Figure 2 Showing the Agile Development Process in the Implementation of the “I want a Tutor” Mobile Application
The mobile application combines voice recognition technology with an interactive game. In this process, the team first decided to use AI to enable the application to understand and then interpret students’ requests for tutors. Then a system was designed for registration and the search process of students looking for a tutor by test scores. Their team considered how users would respond to the application in different situations and implemented ways to respond to each situation if it occurred. The initial mobile development project started after market research on a similar application in the mobile app stores such as Google and Apple (Pfeiffer et al., 2009). During this market research, the client felt that most of the similar applications didn’t meet their requirement completely and therefore requested a new development from scratch. This project began with a simple idea to create an online tutor marketplace. It was initially conceived as a mobile website and was developed using HTML and CSS. This worked for a while, but we soon realized that we needed to rethink our development strategy. We hired a back-end developer who built the website from Java. In fulfilling this requirement, a project that might have taken students several months was completed in less than three weeks. In addition, the students had a blast working on both the proposal and the mobile application while they were at it. This project was challenging but very fun. The entire team used teamwork to see this app, though to the end (Triacca, Petti, and Rivoltella, 2019). The first thing that we had to do was make sure that we could provide everything that the client wanted in an app. It took us a couple of months of research and two weeks of development. We used several frameworks to ensure that everything was rendered perfectly and spent many hours making sure that everything worked perfectly in lab environments.
Project Principles and Concepts
The project’s objectives were to develop and deploy a mobile application to allow users to find and hire tutors. Project planning was key to the success of the “I want a Tutor” mobile application project. The project team developed a detailed project plan that included specific tasks, timelines, and resources needed for the project (George and Serna, 2011). The project management concepts and principles that were applied in the project were:
- Time Management and Scope management
The project’s scope was also clearly defined and managed throughout the development process. The time and cost budgets were closely monitored, and adjustments were made as needed to ensure that the project stayed on track. For this project, the team will need access to a computer to run Android Studio, the software used to develop Android apps. The team will also need a Google account to create and test the app. In addition, the team should create a requirements document and a prototype of the app to share with stakeholders.
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management
There are several risks associated with this project, including but not limited to schedule changes, budget changes, app crashes, and data loss. The team should create a risk management plan that addresses each of these risks and outlines how they will be dealt with. During the project, various risks are anticipated (Triacca, Petti, and Rivoltella, 2019). First, in case of poor internet connections, live streaming might not be effective. Secondly, poor advertisement mechanisms could lead to the inability to reach the targeted clients. Finally, students could be easily distracted, especially if the tutor has not stayed in the right position. However, there are some solutions to curb the issue. The issues with bad internet connections should be presented to the clients before sessions begin to prevent interruptions.
Quality assurance was also a priority for the project team, and all aspects of the application were tested and refined before it was released to the public. Having access to an excellent tutor is one part of receiving a good education. This is why “I Want a Tutor” has put so much emphasis on quality management. By doing this, we can incentivize people to ensure that our online teaching service is available in schools and universities worldwide. Of course, providing quality education is not easy. It requires a lot of hard work and dedication from everyone involved (QU, 2016). That’s why we have put strict guidelines and procedures for delivering the best possible service. Our team of experts is constantly monitoring the performance of our system and making changes wherever necessary. Overall, the “I want a Tutor” mobile application project was a success. The application was well-designed and met the objectives of the project. The project team worked together effectively and efficiently to deliver a high-quality product on time and within budget (Liu, 2015). Solid planning and implementation are critical to any software development project's success.
Project management is not easy, but it’s especially difficult when there’s no one clear authority figure. Inexperienced managers may struggle to make decisions or delegate tasks (Lynn, 2016). Therefore, project managers need to communicate effectively with both technical staff and client personnel across all levels of an organization. However, it can be difficult to achieve this level of communication without the proper tools. However, accurate information can be disseminated with the right project management software even if different teams are scattered around remote locations.
Strategic Recommendations for Future and Larger Projects
The “I want a Tutor” mobile application program is an excellent illustration of how project management principles and concepts are utilized. The project’s objectives were identified, and the team worked together to develop a plan that would allow them to achieve those objectives. One key principle of project management is creating a detailed plan and sticking to it. This was done in the “I want a Tutor” mobile application project by establishing clear milestones and tasks and then tracking progress against those milestones and tasks. Another key principle is managing stakeholders. In this project, the app users, the app developer, and the tutor service provider. These groups needed to be informed and consulted on decisions that affected them. This was done through regular communication, particularly regarding the project’s progress.
Additionally, risk management is an important principle in project management. The “I want a Tutor” mobile application team identified what they believed were the major risks to the app’s success early on. They then devised strategies for overcoming those risks, including developing contingency plans that could be brought into play if needed. One key risk they identified was finding tutors who would be available at short notice (Artoni et al., 2012). Different tutor profiles were created with specific availability times mentioned in their profiles. Students could make bookings well ahead of time and know which tutors they would access on different days and times. The “I want a Tutor” mobile application project provides a good example of how different principles and concepts were applied together to achieve a successful outcome. The objectives were identified, a detailed plan was made with specific tasks and milestones, stakeholders were kept informed and involved, risks were risk-managed by identifying them early on and devising strategies for overcoming them, time was well managed through precise task planning, and the app has been successfully launched since then.
Lessons from the “I want a Tutor” Mobile Application project have shown some key strategic recommendations that should be considered when planning and executing similar larger projects. One of the most important lessons is to ensure that the right team is in place to manage the project. This includes having a project manager with the necessary skills and experience and a team of developers to create a high-quality product. Another key recommendation is to create a detailed project plan and timeline, which will help keep everyone on track and ensure that all aspects are completed on time (QU., 2016). It is also crucial to set clear project goals and objectives so that everyone involved understands what they're up against. Finally, it is important to budget adequately for the project and allocates enough time and resources to ensure that it is completed successfully. By following these recommendations, organizations can ensure that their larger projects are successful and meet their objectives.
Conclusion
The “I Want a Tutor” mobile application provides online teaching in schools and universities. The purpose the project was to create a mobile application to allow tutors and students to communicate through their phones. Therefore, a mobile application was developed to connect students and tutors. The application connects a pool of tutors with potential students based on the student's current location, allowing tutors to select students from nearby locations (if the tutor is free), initiate communication with them, and match up with one another later for a personal meeting. The application also provided other functionalities such as text messaging, map integration using google services, and instructions on how to use the app within the client-side pages & server-side controllers. Lastly, private tutors are not well known to students because they disregard newspaper advertisements. The project deliverables include an easy way for students to find private tutors and communication between tutors and students through live stream videos and sending comments. This would help to increase educational quality by giving pupils more time and enhance their learning experience. Ultimately, the “I Want a Tutor” mobile application will benefit students, schools, and universities.
The mobile tutoring application is significant in cases where students often lack attention in schools and universities. Furthermore, their performance may be weak due to a lack of self-knowledge or poor grades. Lastly, some students may not be studying or reading enough. Another reason for creating this app is that private tutors are unknown to most students because they disregard newspaper advertisements. With this app, however, both tutors and students will communicate. However, with this app, through live stream videos and sending comments. In this way, both parties can learn more about each other and decide to work together. Ultimately, this app aims to provide a more efficient way for students to find private tutors.
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