Thursday, 10 September 2015

Other existing examples

Over 55% of students use smart phones. This percentage is rising at a dramatic rate, and industry experts predict that in a few years that number will jump to 80%.

Some other organisations that uses technology to improve their connections with others. 
This article especially focuses on an app called Tapwalk that lets students keep up to date with University news, campus life and most importantly, staying connected with Alumni. Although this app is going in a different direction, it does link with our connection ideas in a similar way. 





Tapwalk intro: TapWalk guides you through and connects you with large events and venues. Stay tuned as more nearby malls, conventions, trade shows, airports, museums, universities, amusement parks, zoos, historical sites, etc come online.


  • Enhance campus navigation experience with our in-app interactive campus map
  • Learn valuable information about your students and visitors through analytics
  • Enhance your University brand image
  • Stay connected with students and alumni before and after they graduate.


Campus App Benefits for Alumni

Staying connected with alumni has always been a struggle for Universities until now. With a custom university mobile app from TapWalk, your institution can stay connected and up to date with alumni information and action.

  • Stay connected and socialize with alumni using social media integration
  • Broadcast campus news and updates pertaining to alumni
  • Enhance your University’s school spirit with the in-app Athletics tab

Campus App Benefits for Prospective Students


Mobile apps for universities are quickly becoming a competitive advantage. TapWalk is the perfect way to attract new prospective students. Stay in touch with prospective students from the first visit until the day they enroll. Your university mobile app will keep your school’s brand fresh in their minds every time they turn on their phones.



  • Attract more prospective students to your University and improve your brand
  • Keep in touch with prospective students after their visit, while they are making their decision
  • Create mobile app scavenger hunts for your University using QR Code integration
(Resource: http://tapwalk.com/mobile_apps_venues/university-app/university-mobile-apps/)


-Rebecca

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