App Guide
Creators: Jeffrey
School: Middle School Students from I.S. 98 Bay Academy
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Project Themes: Education
About this Project
The rapid advancement of technology is causing technology to be a more important part of our lives, or even a necessary part of our lives, at least to us. But it's getting really difficult to keep up with this rapid pace. Most of the people in today’s society are struggling to use today’s technology properly. It’s not just one thing, either. Technology is used for multiple things, and it's extremely important. This app, App Guide, will help solve the problem by keeping people up to date with technology-related information, and multiple different sections with guides to help others.
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Professional Feedback
First, I am so glad I was able to review this project. I love to help people also and I am a teacher at heart :-). I think you did a great job on this project! What I have learned, even in my career, is how to incorporate AI into the things I do. I use it to help with grammar, flow of information, and feedback. AI should always include a human in the loop, as it is not always perfect. Review AI's suggestions and decide on what elements you want to take from it. I would recommend you utilize AI tools, such as chatGPT, to ensure your message is getting across like you want. Slide by slide, here is my feedback: Slide 1: You should give examples of the kinds of technology your app assists with. The user has to know what they are aiming to get out of the app. Slide 2: When stating the problem, be specific about the kinds of problems people face with technology (make sure to only mention problems your app will help with). Slide 3: Good job with providing specific examples here! Make sure you are specific with the app's main functions as well. Slide 4: I see your vision; I like your idea! Good job with the sample photo. Be more specific with your main topics so people know what to click on. Slide 5: This slide may not be needed. People usually configure settings on their own. Slide 6: You may need to provide a little more detail on how the feedback improves the app. Key takeaways should include what the user will gain in the end. Slide 7: This slide may be difficult to understand. Try to express what you are saying in a simpler way.
You should decide on who your target audience is (teenagers, elderly, etc.) and adjust the app to make sure they will be able to understand and navigate. Also, you can run your presentations through a trusted person to get their feedback- you can also utilize an AI assistant (like chat GPT) to assist with grammatical errors. My feedback was focused on the presentation, as well as the intention of the app. I love that you are providing a service to benefit others. Think about your own learning process- whatever helps you to learn will help others. Great job on this project. I am excited about this helpful tool. Good luck!
I can tell you have really thought this process out. Try pretending to be a user and see if all of your questions get answered. If you see a gap, adjust. You're on to something great!
You should decide on who your target audience is (teenagers, elderly, etc.) and adjust the app to make sure they will be able to understand and navigate. Also, you can run your presentations through a trusted person to get their feedback- you can also utilize an AI assistant (like chat GPT) to assist with grammatical errors. My feedback was focused on the presentation, as well as the intention of the app. I love that you are providing a service to benefit others. Think about your own learning process- whatever helps you to learn will help others. Great job on this project. I am excited about this helpful tool. Good luck!
I can tell you have really thought this process out. Try pretending to be a user and see if all of your questions get answered. If you see a gap, adjust. You're on to something great!
This is a great idea: an app to help people use increasingly complicated devices. It's getting harder to even figure out how to make basic adjustments to one's own device. You have definitely identified a need. You have also included sections about internet security and identifying scams that might be too much for one app. I would recommend that you focus on the core objectives of your app.
I like that you have used a straightforward user interface so that your app itself is easy to navigate.
I like that you have used a straightforward user interface so that your app itself is easy to navigate.