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The Making of an App

The Making of an App. CDS Assembly May 17, 2013 Timothy Renkin and Dawn Skaggs. CDS Arrives on the Marketplace. Who is it for?. What does it do?. Where is the App? - Google Play for android - Apple Store for apple mobile site: cds.hawaii.edu/tips. It Also Has….

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The Making of an App

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  1. The Making of an App CDS Assembly May 17, 2013 Timothy Renkin and Dawn Skaggs

  2. CDS Arrives on the Marketplace

  3. Who is it for?

  4. What does it do?

  5. Where is the App? -Google Playfor android-Apple Storefor applemobile site:cds.hawaii.edu/tips

  6. It Also Has… • Acronym listsfor disabilities and emergency management terms • Local Resources of agencies that can provide additional support/information • and a link to www.realchoices.org for an extensive resource search tool

  7. It is Also Found At… • FEMA National Preparedness Coalition site • NACCHO (National Association of City and County Health Officials) Toolbox • Referenced in a webinar for ADA of the Pacific • Coming soon to: US Health and Human Services Resources Listings

  8. The Big Question: “How much Does it Cost?” The Answer: That Depends • On your partnerships and collaborations • On what materials you already have • On what you want the app to do

  9. Minimizing Cost by Maximizing Resources • Center for Development and Disability at the University of New Mexico – Tips for First Responders • Project REDD, Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University – Mobile Tips • CDS received source code from Project REDD to create mobile site • Contracted SuperGeeks to create IOS and Android Apps replicating mobile site. • Purchased developer accounts for CDS with Apple and Google

  10. Becoming an App Developer • Approved organization • Pay a fee • Submit potential apps for approval

  11. CDS as an App Developer • CDS now owns annual developer licenses with both Apple and Google. • Developer licenses: • Are a nominal cost • Require annual renewals • Are per agency not per app • Are managed through Media Center.

  12. CDS IS an App Developer • CDS Developer Account is available: -TO ALL PROJECTS -By Contacting MEDIA CENTER at cdsweb@hawaii.edu

  13. Things to think about • What need does it fill? • Who is going to use it? • Are there other similar things out there? • What do you want the app to do? • What is the simplest way to share the information?

  14. Things to Remember • Static vs. Dynamic tools • Every time you add a layer of interaction between the user and the tool you add time and expense • Be realistic about what is needed for the tool to be useful FUNFUNCTION

  15. More Things to Remember • The technology needs to match the ability of the end user • You will be working with Media Center- accommodate for that in your budget • Shop around for IT app development bids

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