Kahootz User Group, London 2013 - New features
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This document summarizes the new features presented by Toby Smith at the Kahootz/INOVME User Group 2013. Key new features include improved mobile device support through responsive web design, the ability to add tasks to any object not just task lists, an improved database layout with guidance and attached files, and reminders for due tasks. Many other minor improvements were also mentioned such as keyboard navigation, map columns, interface improvements, and calendar quick-add.
Kahootz User Group, London 2013 - New features
- 1. User Group 2013 Kahootz / INOVEM Collaborate New Features Toby Smith – Senior Consultant @INOVEMToby @Kahootz #KahootzLive2013 WiFi: Intellect password: RussInt729123 www.kahootz.com
- 2. Mobile Device Support • Mobile usage from Smartphones and Tablets is growing • In offices, at home and on the move www.kahootz.com 2 @Kahootz
- 3. Mobile Device Support • Every mobile device has a web browser built in – so use that • Avoids app download and compatibility issues • Change the site to function like a dedicated app www.kahootz.com 3 @Kahootz
- 4. Mobile Device Support 1. Be Size-aware – fit to the device’s screen 2. Be Accessible – work with fingers 3. Be Light – smallest, quickest pages 4. Be Capable – include all the functionality 5. Be Secure – mobile devices are easy to lose 6. Be Up to Date – access the latest information 7. Be Yours – include all your customisations and context 8. Be There – app screen bookmarks. Lots of them! www.kahootz.com 4 @Kahootz
- 5. Tasks and To-Dos • You can now add tasks to every type of object • Not just inside Task Lists • All task functionality included – repeats, assignment etc. • Tasks still appear in My Tasks and Workspace Tasks too “Will one of you three go and buy the donuts for this meeting?” “Can you review this document?” “Can you fill in this database?” www.kahootz.com 6 “Paul and George need to sign-off on this” @Kahootz
- 6. Database Improvements • New “Tiled” layout which auto-adapts to screen width • Guidance on a column – provided as extra field-specific instructions when adding a row • Keyboard navigation support (on any list) • Map columns (from v7.2) – Take any form of short text – eg. address, name, postcode – Presented as text with an automatic Google Maps link www.kahootz.com 8 @Kahootz
- 7. Database Improvements • Attached File column – simple file storage embedded in the row – Follows row’s access control – Can be uploaded direct on add-row screen – Don’t need additional folders to store documents • AND we’ve kept linked documents – Full version control – Full text indexing – Separate tasks and linkage www.kahootz.com 10 @Kahootz
- 8. New Features - Highlights • Mobile device support • Kahootz new user tour • Tasks on everything • Recycle bin for deleted items • Database tile view, guidance and • Reminders of due tasks attached files • Keyboard shortcuts for lists • Improved file upload • Improved printer views • Weblink screenshots • Better permissions setting grid • Interface improvements – action • Calendar event quick-add icons • Re-order teams •And many, many more… www.kahootz.com 12 @Kahootz