This document proposes developing a mobile application to improve access to RWTH's learning platforms. It discusses conducting surveys to analyze student needs and mobile usage. It also analyzes the technical requirements, such as supported platforms and interfaces. The project would use extreme programming principles to iteratively develop the application based on prioritized requirements. The goal is to make RWTH's learning environments more flexible and usable on mobile phones through features like unified login and connections to calendars and maps.

1. Mobile PLE‘sespeciallyfor RWTH studentsData Center Ratswhenever whatever wherever

2. Smartphones are becoming more and more commonHigh network coverage Current Situation

3. We have two systems: A learning platform (L²P) and a study-planning-system (Campus Office)Current Situation

4. Students are always on the runExercises and material is onlineCurrent Situation

5. Shortcomings-ProblemsIntricate to access:

6. Different Log-Ins

7. Too much content -> long delays

8. Hard to handle and to navigateShortcomings-ProblemsMissing:

9. Specific adaptation of websites for mobile phones

10. Integration into common (mobile) software (e.g. transfer of calendar)

11. Learning-material optimized for mobile devices (e.g. MC-tests for self assessment)Unified Log-InEasy transfer of tasks and dates from one calendar to the otherImprovement ideas

12. Fast optimized mobile access to the most needed functionalities Stay informed about what happened in the “learning rooms” that you are subscribed toImprovement ideas

13. Connecting “Hörsaalfinder” with Google MapsImprovement ideas

14. Evaluating needs and possibilitiesGetting familiar with techniques of implementationFirst implementationApproach: First Phase

15. TestphaseRe-evaluationRe-work of implementationFinishing and presenting the project!Approach: Second Phase

16. Target group analysis via surveyRWTH StudentsWhich features are students using for their organization purposes? How do they use them?Where and when do they use them?What annoys them?What would they like to use?Analysis

17. Technical analysis (existing systems)What are common smartphone platforms?What interfaces exist for L2P and Campus?Creation of interface for Google Maps possible?Analysis

18. Technical analysis (new system)System (Android, IOS, Symbian)Which programming language needs to be used?New App or Web-based?What functionalities can we realize?Analysis

19. Extreme Programming (XP)Programming in pairsRequirements are not completely knownPrioritization during development processDevelopment

20. Advantages of XPQuick deliveryFlexibleHigh qualityDevelopment

21. RWTH Learning environments more flexible and usable for mobile phonesBetter Log – InFasterConnected with Calendar and Google MapsConclusion

22. Approach:Analysis via surveyUsage of extreme programmingConclusion

23. Data Center RatsBy Jennifer Lierenfeld, Christian Hose, Benjamin GrapLearning whenever, whatever and wherever A Project by