INFORMATION DISSEMINATION SYSTEM FOR A UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY USING MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY AS A CASE STUDY
- Dr. A. A. Mebawondu
- COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
- 71P.
This project focuses on the development of iDea, an Information Dissemination system designed specifically for university communities, with Mountain Top University as a case study. iDea is a mobile app built using Kivy for the frontend and Django for the backend. The primary objective of this app is to facilitate seamless and efficient communication within the university campus by leveraging the school's intranet. iDea incorporates familiar features found in popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram, including one-to-one chatting, group chatting, video calls, and voice calls. However, its distinguishing factor lies in its exclusive utilization of the school's Wi-Fi network for communication purposes. Thus, iDea ensures that users can connect and interact only when they are connected to the university's Wi-Fi, maintaining a closed and secure network environment. In addition to the core messaging functionalities, iDea introduces unique features tailored to university settings. It includes an announcement section, accessible solely by staff and course representatives, enabling them to disseminate important information efficiently. Furthermore, iDea incorporates a story feature akin to Instagram, where users can view personalized announcements. This approach aims to streamline information dissemination within Mountain Top University, reducing the likelihood of misinformation and improving the accuracy and timeliness of communication. The successful implementation of iDea has yielded significant improvements in information dissemination within Mountain Top University. The app has successfully addressed challenges associated with communication, providing an efficient and secure platform for exchanging vital information among the university community. Overall, this project has contributed to enhancing communication within the university, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information. The results demonstrate the efficacy and value of iDea as an Information Dissemination system tailored for university environments. Keywords: Information Dissemination, Mobile App, University Community, Intranet, Messaging, Announcement, Communication.