Running Head: Portfolio Project Proposal PORTFOLIO PROJECT PROPOSAL STUDENT Technical Writing January 30, 2018 PORTFOLIO PROJECT PROPOSAL 2 INTRODUCTION Policy makers, teachers, parents and tech executives are trying to get new and improved ways they can improve the performance of their students in schools. However, the school keeps redesigning the curricula while the teachers accept and reject various learning technologies. At homes, the parents keep their kids at toes and make them study more. Students need to strategize on ways of studying and not just jump into studying for the sake of the exams or just out of their obligation. Students in various schools use different tips to prepare for their exams. The most common methods or tips include the use of diagrams and flowcharts, practice on old exams, use of study groups and some rely on the use of brain foods like fish and nuts. However, the introduction of myExamtrack has improved these old methods and made the preparation of exams more effective and efficient. WHAT IS THIS MyExamtrack is an application developed to ease the preparation of exams by students. The application is readily available on various platforms. With the myExamtrack application, the students can keep track of their homework schedule as well as their exams. It is operated by setting a reminder for an upcoming quiz and exam thus enabling them to be on time and avoid students to miss their exams. The best thing about this application is that one can change themes that one finds favorable. Additionally, the premium version of this app allows one to upload files to the system. METHODOLOGY To access the application from anywhere, follow the following steps; 1. For Apple users, download the app from iOS while the android users, find the app in the Google play store. PORTFOLIO PROJECT PROPOSAL 3 2. After installing the app, restart the device. 3. You can login or register the app into the device either by Google+ or Facebook account details. 4. From the URL provided, one can subscribe to a calendar. 5. The user can set any upcoming exam and note the date of the event. 6. Finally, set the reminder for the added event. WHY IT'S USEFUL The application is very useful especially for students and teachers in school. Everything about school work is limited by time. The application improves the old methods for it helps the students to manage time and help them prepare for their exams. It is also advantageous for it enables one to upload file s to the system. Moreover, one can change the theme of the setting to the proper style and color. MyExamtrack application is a new technology, therefore, increases efficiency in school and the performance of students in the exams. Additionally, the myExamtrack application is easily found on the internet in the Google play store, therefore, can be accessed by anybody from any location. RECOMMENDATIONS - How myExamtrack app can be provided more efficiently and effectively. I would recommend everyone to try out this app and share your experience. This will enable me to improve on any possible faults in the app. Also, one can share any thoughts on how to improve the app. Also, the reviews and the comments from the users will help me to find the relevant skills to input on the app. PORTFOLIO PROJECT PROPOSAL 4 CONCLUSION In overview, the myExamtrack application is suitable for it's an improvement to the old methods. It is a technology improvement thus improves efficiency and accuracy. It is easy to install and use from any location. Most importantly, one can set as many reminders as one wishes. Therefore, students are more likely to improve their exams performance than before by using this new technology. Moreover, many people have used it and had recommended people to install it. PORTFOLIO PROJECT PROPOSAL 5 References Broekkamp, H., & Van Hout-Wolters, B. H. (2007). Students’ adaptation of study strategies when preparing for classroom tests. Educational Psychology Review, 19(4), 401 Pressley, M., Yokoi, L., van Meter, P., Van Etten, S., & Freebern, G. (1997). Some of the reasons why preparing for exams is so hard: What can be done to make it easier? Educational Psychology Review, 9(1), 1-38. Van Etten, S., Freebern, G., & Pressley, M. (1997). College students’ beliefs about exam preparation. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 22(2), 192-212.
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