Project Management Fundamentals: “Mobile Tutor Application”
Question
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 |
Weighting |
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 |
Mark % |
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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 |
Characteristic |
Criteria |
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90-100 |
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
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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
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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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