Develop a mobile app to complement your research, for example for automated or manual data collection or to communicate results.
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Mobile apps are a ubiquitous part of our lives and are the most common way that people access the internet and use platforms.
Mobile devices offer unique privacy and security concerns, as well as incredible opportunities for building rich, immersive experiences. Mobile software development and personalized experiences are also increasingly a key part of effective research studies, allowing deeper and more consistent interactions with participants throughout the day and through the use of connected sensors and devices.
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Boost study participation or app usage by integrating game elements into your design.
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Ensure that apps you have developed or plan to use in your courses are accessible to students with disabilities.
Examples
![Graphic showing various screen views in the Spiral Notebook mobile application.](/sites/default/files/styles/use_cases_desktop/public/2024-06/SpiralNotebook2x3.png.webp?itok=F0auvQDS)
OARC’s Mobile Research, Cloud and Data group built a custom mobile app called ‘Spiral Notebook’ for a project in collaboration with Dr. Felipe Martinez that facilitates mobile data collection.