One of the variables determining the rate of adoption of an idea is the perceived attributes of innovation. According to Rogers(1995) there are five perceived attributes of innovation and these are namely: Relative Advantage: This is the degree to which an innovation is perceived as better than the idea it supersedes. The underlying principle is that the greater the perceived relative advantage… Read more →
The need to connect to other people with similar interests brought about the idea of social networks. With social networks you are still able to express your individuality as you would have a profile with contents controlled by you. Boyd and Ellison (2007) define social network sites as web-based services that allow individuals to: (1) construct a public or… Read more →
This is just a brief summary of what has been going on in the group in the last few weeks. An ERGO application has been made and still awaiting approval from our supervisor. We have had weekly meetings to fine tune the idea we have presently by thinking of other additional features which would make it different from existing similar… Read more →
Searching the web with phrase “skill barter” yields multiple results. The links below shed light on how people have found use for the age old system of good and service exchange, barter, in recent times. Entrepreneurs, small and medium scale business owners, students, foodies and even newly weds have found use for skills exchange. Non-existent budget? Grow your business by… Read more →
As part of our Requirement Gathering process, we intend to get external opinions from the potential users of the app. As such, we plan to hit the streets and survey people. The structure of the surveys is as follows. Detailed survey questions are listed here. Debrief them about the application Would you be willing to exchange your skills with someone… Read more →
The Web has grown to become one of the basic necessities for at least 40% of the world population [1]. It has become part of our daily lives. We communicate with friends, family and coworkers, pay bills, buy products and services related to the traditional basic needs (food, shelter and clothing) through the web. The Web was developed by Sir… Read more →
The social network we intend to design is an app meant to bring together people who want to learn something new, practise their skills or help somebody. Upon registration, the new user will be able to identify the areas of human knowledge in which they are proficient in and select the skills they would like to acquire. The app will… Read more →