1. Digital vs Analog
How do students record their assignments?
John Ajoloko ,Katie Conboy , Cara Nason

2. Initial inspiration
 Throughout various classes taken at JWU we noticed that regardless of what
technological devices people brought to class they were still using a paper
planner to record assignments.

3. Hypothesis
 There is a relationship between students using analog options to record
their schedules and their ability to trust in existing technologies designed
for scheduling.

4. Potential Opportunity
 opportunity for an outside company to create an online organizer or calendar
application that is tailored to the needs of students at Johnson and Wales. By
creating this calendar and becoming affiliated with Johnson and Wales, this
company has the potential to expand their client base, start new relationships
with users and fulfill a need.

5. Population Description
 Full time JWU day students ( Providence Campus)
 Continuing Education taking at least 2 night classes

6. Method of Communication
 Distributed our Qualtrics.com survey through email, Facebook, Twitter, and
distributing printed copies at night students

7. Demographics
 Enrollment Status
 Class Rank
 Program of Study
 Domestic or International
 Age
 Gender
 Have Children
 Hours Worked
 Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet and Planner ownership


8. Behaviors
 What items are people bringing to class?
 What items are people using to record assignments?
 What items are people using to take notes during class?
 Scheduling habits outside of school setting
 Previous scheduling habits ( school agendas)

9. Attitudes
 Is technology discouraged in the class room
 Comfort levels in using the various methods
 Willingness to use an electronic planner created for students

10. Frequencies
 Full time day students attitudes about technology in the class room

11. Cross Tabulations
 While students bring Electronic Device to class they choose to use analogue
agendas

12. Cross Tabulations continued
 Based on how many hours worked is there a difference in technological choice

13. Cross Tabulations continued
 What you own vs. what you bring to class

15. Results and recommendations
 Our hypothesis is correct
 It would not be beneficial to create a digital calendar as students would still
use their analog ones.
 Since a majority of respondents to the survey were upperclassmen in the
college of business we may want to repeat study on lower classmen only to
determine if the upcoming classes have the same attitudes
 Perform the survey in schools beyond college of business to see if there are
differences.
 Create a line of agendas ( or add to existing line) to sell in the bookstore.

16. Questions?
Present Project
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