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 * A3: Tool Auditions: Test tools, communities and markets (15%)**
 * Due: Week 9-10** **11/20/2011 Midnight**


 * Design Meeting 11/3/2011:** In Class: Paul, Matt,Andrea, Michelle, Danna, Mie, Jackie

In what ways may location based technology like **4 square** be something we want to track alumni? - Conferences - Where alumni live? Map - provides interesting conversation and support -location based tools-would it be helpful to MALT project -friends of the program -MALT Meet-ups to keep everyone informed- keeps the team (i.e. Andrea mentioned Disneyland Meet-up) -talking about the face-to-face -tone-purpose

Note: What would be considered off limits; what information would we not want to post like Mie mentioned and Michelle agreed with.

__**Last week**: online meeting__ Reviewed the results from our survey Areas that we reviewed: Interest, using previous experiences (what we like and don't like) Google + and Facebook were the highest numbers however, a larger sample is required Looking at Linkedin as possible platform we would consider using

__**For Assignment # 3:**__ Range of capabilities-which tools allow for that? What we be interested in using? also want to keep the "new place" going not have it die out... how do we keep the community together as the tech landscape changes: Exploring the tools What are others schools doing? Review articles, programs, etc. Check out classmates.com and other MALT areas where alumni are talking and coordinating.

Let's consider turning all the rocks (i.e apps )...consider giving Paul something to provide sources of what others are doing Consider...bring the MALT conversation to one place as transition happens of the platform everyone can move with it...

What: Look at the different tools -How do we get the community online?... (i.e. apps, classmates, pep, google+, linkedin, four square and how other alum connect at other universities, creation of a new app) 1.Develop the Criteria of possible tools for selection - keep it simple 3-5 things criteria 2.Pick a platform 3. State how many of the criterias are meet by your platform (consider S.W.A.T. analysis) 4. Paper, or use media to put together the presentation (wiki, voicethread)

Google +: Jackie Facebook: Matt New Apps: Michelle (Posted in Discussion tab) Pep Sites and Linked In: Andrea classmates: Danna Location base apps: Mie (Four Square) What are other universities doing: Danna Looking into second life: Matt
 * Platforms will be reviewed by:**

**Post question for the criteria list by Sunday 11/6/2011 5p.m. PST** **Meeting on Monday 11/6/2011 6p.m. PST**

**CRITERIA (rough list) for Our Design Project** //(We'll revise the list at Monday's meeting)// Andrea The Platform
 * allows us to see what others are up to
 * allows us to connect with others (virtually--also provides planning for Face-to-face)
 * is appealing to different generations/personalities (ie Facebook may not be appealing to all members) OR maybe the platform will provide several ways for members to connect and members can select what they like best. I think we can assume that all of our alumni can handle different tech platforms as this degree is based in technology.
 * allows us to monitor (and remove) inappropriate images/messages etc. to maintain positive environment (Also no spam!) and allows us to set a clear user policy Idea for user-policy
 * is easy to use

(Michelle's thoughts) I strongly agree on the 3rd bullet above. The 4th bullet leads me to think that there should be a point where members sign in so that monitoring is not required (similar to logging in to leave comments on a blog). //I like the logging in idea Michelle! I'm thinking that if we are able to act as "admins" and keep an eye on things--delete inappropriate comments if necessary-- that could be helpful. I don't think the need for this is huge--but I think we should be able to act if necessary. -Andrea// Ideally there will be a subscription/RSS option so that those who are interested in staying active can receive notices/digests to their email of updates/new conversations. Ultimately there needs to be a directory of some sort so that we can know all members, see their expertise, experience and support networking. In searching for app building apps, I came across this interesting article on how Univ Alumni programs are putting Social Media to work: 10 Ways Univ are Engaging Alumni w/ Social Media

(Mie) I posted 7 instead of 5. I could not make the list short. I expect some will be revised/removed later.
 * 1) Allow users to find alumni and current students each other.
 * 2) Easy update and maintain contact information (i.e. circle-style)
 * 3) Allow users to share photos, news, and events.
 * 4) Provide for interaction and engagement in life and work experiences.
 * 5) Be secure and allow privacy among the users at certain levels.
 * 6) Allow users to post news and announcements.
 * 7) Fun and inviting design that matches our MALT cadres.

Jackie- Here's my list of 2
 * 1) Easy of Information Transfer (data can be easily moved to a new platform)
 * 2) User- Interface: easy to navigate

My others were # 3& 4 from Andrea's list and 4 from Mie's list. So I guess - I will vote on those as well.

Some other Links to check out--found these in "The Colleague" our college's online newsletter. http://colleague.pepperdine.edu/

Pepperdine tells us what social media groups are out there and more: http://colleague.pepperdine.edu/2010/05/staying-connected-beyond-the-classroom/

Summer Institute-- An opportunity to help us learn and develop professionally http://colleague.pepperdine.edu/2010/05/new-summer-institutes-provide-opportunity-to-grow-expertise/

(Matt)
 * 1) Allow creation & sharing of User Profiles (Name, where you live/google map, where you work, etc.)
 * 2) Allow for structured dialogue (post/search individual topics of interests) - through tagging or discussion forums (?)
 * 3) Allow for email notifications
 * 4) Integrate with one or more popular social networking sites (possibly sharing log-in capabilities, if final site is not developed on one of these platforms)
 * 5) Be web and mobile accessible

C4Square has a simple "Tool Description Template" we could possibly use to summarize and present our final criteria: @http://cpsquare.org/wiki/Tool_Description_Template

(Danna) Classmates.com is still creepy. I did not register because it took FOREVER to get rid of them when I did it before, several years ago. They had my high school yearbook there. Here is a link to the lady Jackie and I were talking about this evening: [] See? creepy! I don't think this is the way we want to go. Seems too big brother to me. I found my HS and college friends when I joined FB. I guess the good part would be:
 * 1) Provides a list of the people in your class (would help to know when you have them all or remind us to reach out to them.)
 * 2) An approach I would like to see is that we allow people freedom to participate as they would like - not TOO structured.

Meeting Notes November 7, 2011: Criteria Features: User Experience: Functions:
 * 1) Platform: How easy it use and reach ( mobile access, web, and other types of plaform delivery)
 * 2) Data Collection: How easy is to manage contacts, calendar information, and data
 * 3) Notifications: What types are available
 * 1) Search Engine: That allows to filter what type of person, place or group you are seeking (i.e. profiles, @https://plus.google.com/103760031639279645335/about and others)
 * 2) How does the user use and how to do they relate to this platform?
 * 1) User Policy and adminstrative right: One- to-one outreach if individuals are not adhering to the rules prior to eliminating the post
 * 2) Privacy : Specific areas are required (fields) but not all. The site needs: SSL certification

Tool that will be used: Voice Thread (information below)


 * Voice Thread Presentation Title:** __"MALTCommunity_Platform Reviews"__


 * To edit this Voice Thread:**
 * 1) Go to: @http://voicethread.com/share/2441114/
 * 2) Use Right/Left arrows at the bottom of the Voice Thread to navigate to a blank screen (white)
 * 3) Click the gear menu icon in the //upper left corner// of the VoiceThread
 * 4) Click "edit" to replace the white screen image with your new content (document, graphics, video, etc)

(Mie) Tool Audition: Foursquare - Location Based App -

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