[Ldsoss] Scout Tracking

[Stacey]

Steven H. McCown wrote:
> Most users are not perpetually WiFi connected, but still use the Internet at
> home.  Most of the church buildings do not have WiFi.  That's why a web app
> would require 2 sets of record keeping -- for most users.  
>   

The web app actually eliminates a set of records...   If parents can 
update their Son's/Daughter's progress on-line then they don't need to 
track it in their Son's scout handbook or D2G booklet.   If the web app 
is easy to use then parents are more likely to be involved as well; 
which they should be.

As for church buildings being connected I don't see that too far out.   
For one, the new genealogical software is a web app, from what I 
understand.  Therefore, Family History Centers (usually in stake 
buildings outside of Utah) will need to be connected.   Also, I noticed 
that our new building, built less than a year ago, has cat-5 ports are 
in about every room.   It seems that someone is planning ahead.

> I went to church in SLC and most of the male members had PDAs instead of
> scriptures in books.  It's the opposite in most other places that I've been.
>   
Many members, both male and female, use PDA's for scriptures (and more) 
in places like Dallas, TX as well.   I imagine the trend is true in 
about any city or area with the right demographics.

> We're discussing what *we* (computer scientists, sys admins, etc.) would
> like.  What would the average user like?

Don't forget that the parent may be a potential user as well.

-stacey.