Mobile Web Development with MWF
The document provides an overview and agenda for a presentation on mobile trends and the Mobile Web Framework (MWF) used at UCSB. It introduces six presenters who will cover topics like mobile trends in higher education, different approaches to mobile development, and a demonstration of the MWF. The presentation will discuss how mobile usage is growing rapidly, students' high adoption of mobile devices, and the need for universities to adapt. It will also review native apps, hybrid apps, and mobile web approaches as well as the history and features of the MWF implemented at UCSB, which is hosted by the library.
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Mobile Web Development with MWF
- 2. Introduction PRESENTERS Joe Sabado, Associate Director, Information Systems and Software Development, SIS&T Ian Lessing, Software Development Manager, Library g p g y Logan Franken, Application Developer for Financial Aid Information Systems, SIS&T Josh Andersen, Student Services Information Systems , y Manager, SIS&T Eric Mayes, User Experience and Interface Designer/Developer, SIS&T Keri Bradford, Marketing, Design & Social Media Coordinator, SIS&T Special thanks to WSG Co-Chairs, Heidi Straub and Tiye Baldwin, for planning and coordination.
- 3. Takeaways Mobileis the way of the future (and now) Our current and future customers are using mobile and we, in higher education, need to adapt to the their needs and expectations Different options with mobile development (each with pros/cons) Learn about Mobile Web Framework (MWF) and why/how we use it on this campus Hands-on experience with building a mobile website using MWF
- 4. Agenda Overview of MobileTrends and in Mobile in Higher Education (Joe) Different Approaches (Logan) Native app, hybrid, web Designs/Frameworks including MWF MWF (Keri/Ian) History, History Roadmap MWF at UCSB Usage/Support/Governance/Contributions Library Hosting Drupal Break Demos (Logan Eric, Joshua) (Logan, Eric Finaid, Arts and Lectures, SGD, SHS Intro to Afternoon Session Hands-On Session (Afternoon) - Logan
- 6. Mobile Trends “By 2013, “B2013 mobile phones will overtake PCs as the most common Web access bil h ill t k PC th t W b device worldwide.” – Gartner, 2010. http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1278413
- 7. Mobile Trends Sales ofSmartphones and Tablets to Exceed PCs Practicalecommerce.com – 2011 (from Gartner, iSuppli.com data)
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- 9. Mobile Trends Large variationof mobile devices – a challenge for development/support.
- 11. Students & Technology Technology Students Own Laptop 87% Printer 81% DVD Player 75% USB Thumbdrive 70% Wi-Fi 67% Stationary Gaming Device 66% iPod 62% HDTV 56% Smartphone 55% Digital Camera 55% Webcam 55% Desktop Computer 53% Handheld Gaming Device 38% Netbook 11% iPad 8% Other tablet 2% The ECAR Study of Mobile IT in Higher Education, 2011
- 12. Students & Technology Smartphone Other Cell Mobile Device Activity Owners Owners (n = 688) (n = 1,226) Send or receive text messages 92% 59% Take a picture 92% 59% Access the Internet 84% 15% Send a photo or video to someone 80% 36% Send or receive e-mail 76% 10% Download an app 69% 4% Play a game 64% 14% Play music 64% 12% Record a video 59% 15% Access a social networking site 59% 8% Watch a video 54% 5% Post a photo or video online 45% 5% Check Ch k your b k b l bank balance or d any online b ki do li banking 37% 5% Access Twitter 15% <1% Participate in a video call or video chat 13% 1% Mean Number of Activities (out of 15) 9 2.5 The ECAR Study of Mobile IT in Higher Education, 2011
- 13. Mobile Web inHigher Education 2,300 college bound-high school students surveyed. -94% use a mobile d i at l 94% bil device t least t once a week. - 52% have viewed a school website on mobile.
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- 15. Students & Technology Atypical day at the University Center (Ucen)
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- 22. Approaches to MobileDevelopment
- 23. Approaches to MobileWeb Development Mobile Site/Device Experience Separate website catered to the needs/capabilities of a device (has some server-side components) Advantage: -Can completely shape the experience to target the device Disadvantage: - Need to maintain duplicate sites
- 24. Approaches to MobileWeb Development Responsive Web Design Use fluid grid & media queries to dynamically change the layout based on browser side (completely client-side) Advantage: - One layout that works on any browser size/device resolution Issues/Considerations: -Images I -Tables -Content - Design - CMS
- 25. Approaches to MobileWeb Development Responsive Web Design Examples: -http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap - http://earthhour.fr
- 26. Approaches to MobileWeb Development Adaptive Design Uses media queries, but only targets a few specific breakpoints (resolutions). Example: http://www.catswhocode.com/blog/ RESS Responsive Design + Server Side Components
- 28. Roadmap History of MWFon campus • J S b d and Bill M T Joe Sabado d McTague b i MWF bring project to campus; find supportive host in Library • Mid-2011, Student Affairs division puts new focus on mobile and social media f bil d i l di • WSG supports growing campus-wide interest in i mobile web bil b • Pilot project given green light; begin working toward t d ’ presentation t d today’s t ti
- 29. Roadmap January • C Core tteam id tifi d MWF requirements identified, i t reviewed, deadline set • Identified which case-study sites to pursue; f decided on basic requirements for each site • Began working with departments on content, media, and functionality
- 30. Roadmap February-April • G Gave update at Jan. 31 UC MWF community d t tJ it meeting; agreed to contribute in the areas of .Net, Drupal communication/planning Net Drupal, • Continued developing, enhancing pilot sites, collecting f db k f ll ti feedback from d departments, making t t ki changes, putting redirects in place • C t ib t d t UC MWF geo-location, fi d Contributed to MWF: l ti fixed bugs
- 31. Roadmap May • CCore t team set basic standards, available at tb i t d d il bl t it.ucsb.edu, under Mobile Development Group • CCore team able to support growing interest; team expands to 18 and now includes a Drupal branch b h • New projects being explored or developed include: Housing, C i l d H i Career S i Services, G d t Graduate Division, public course search, GOLD
- 32. Roadmap Future: Reflect andGrow • Wh t role should MWF play at UCSB? What What l h ld l t Wh t is needed so that MWF can continue to grow? • Library to conduct load-testing this summer; have committed to continue supporting MWF • Contribute to UC MWF: .Net, Drupal, fix bugs; Room to collaborate on MWF Online Polling Tool, th T l other academic support t l d d i t tools; develop a l CMS • MWF conference September 5-7 f S t b 57
- 33. Connect Keri Bradford Marketing, Di & S i l M di C di t M k ti Design Social Media Coordinator • keri.bradford@sa.ucsb.edu • 893-6006 • facebook.com/groups/ucsbmobile g p
- 35. MWF Hosting @UCSB Library is hosting the MWF for the UCSB Campus as a service to the UCSB community (since Oct. 2011) Library is committed to hosting MWF until some central campus IT provider can take over the responsibility. responsibility Hosting of content for MWF users (depts) not offered due to system admin resources but core features will be available. Load Testing this summer for anticipated increased demands Fall Qtr Technical Info: On a server running Ubuntu OS (virtual machine as part of VMWare environment) Behind proxy for security/flexibility Currently in Library but plan is to move it to newly opened North Hall Data Center sometime this summer summer. System deliberately structured for growth and portability. Virtual server can be provisioned with more memory/CPUs on the fly, per demand. Contact i f C t t info: Ian Lessing – Head of Software & Integrated Learning Systems Unit of Library IT
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- 39. Hands-On Learning Instructions andMaterials located here: https://it.ucsb.edu/groups/wsg/going-mobile-mwf https //it csb ed /gro ps/ sg/going mobile m f
- 40. Credits/References College-bound students flockto universities via mobile websites C ll b d t d t fl k t i iti i bil b it http://www.ecampusnews.com/business-news/college-bound-students-flock-to-universities-mobile-websites/ Gartner Highlights Key Predictions for IT Organizations and Users in 2010 and Beyond http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1278413 Morgan Stanley Research – Internet Trends http://www.morganstanley.com/institutional/techresearch/pdfs/Internet_Trends_041210.pdf Mobile Web Resources http://joesabado.com/2011/07/mobile-web-resources/ Mobile in Higher Ed http://www.dmolsen.com/mobile-in-higher-ed/ Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, April 26-May 22, 2011 Spring Tracking Survey. http://pewinternet.org/~/media//Files/Reports/2011/Cell%20Phones%202011.pdf Sales of Smartphones and Tablets to Exceed PCs http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/3069-Sales-of-Smartphones-and-Tablets-to-Exceed-PCs- http://www practicalecommerce com/articles/3069 Sales of Smartphones and Tablets to Exceed PCs StatsCounter Global Stats http://gs.statcounter.com/#mobile_resolution-US-monthly-201104-201204 The Mobile Browsing Behaviors and Expectations of College-Bound High School Students https://www.noellevitz.com/papers-research-higher-education/2012/2012-mobile-expectations-report?item=11467 p p p g p p The 2012 State of the Mobile Web in Higher Ed Survey Report http://collegewebeditor.com/blog/index.php/archives/2012/02/21/the-2012-state-of-the-mobile-web-in-highered-survey-report/ There are now more iphones sold than babies born in the world every day http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/01/25/there-are-now-more-iphones-sold-than-babies-born-in-the-world-every-day/ Baby/iphone photo credit http://news.charlesayoub.com/index.php/article/24378/Apple%20makes%20iPhones,%20more%20than%20People%20Make%20Babies
- 41. Credits/References A grasp ofVi i Mobile Cross Platform Development Report f Vision M bil C Pl tf D l tR t http://www.codefessions.com/2012/03/grasp-of-vision-mobile-cross-platform.html Responsive Design + Server Side Components http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?1392 App vs Mobile Web (photo credit) http://60secondmarketer.com/blog/2012/03/06/do-you-need-a-mobile-site-or-an-app/