Mobile applications can be created for college students to stay updated on events using their phones. Example app ideas include a frog widget telling the time and date, a rainforest sounds ringtone, a newsfeed linked to Twitter, and a coffee identifier app using photos to find Rainforest Alliance alternatives. Apps are easy for students, track downloads, and can link to websites, Facebook, Twitter and blogs from mobile devices.
2. Why apps?Apps are easy and fun for many college students who own phones that are capable. They are an effective way for people to stay updated on events and information.You can track the amount of downloads for the app to see how many people are using themThese Applications could be linked to the Facebook page, web site, Twitter, Blog etc not only mobile devices
3. Application IdeasRainforest Frog widget that tells the time and dateRainforest sounds- (possible ringtone)Rainforest Alliance newsfeed linked to the Twitter accountRainforest Alliance coffee application similar to Google GogglesTake a picture of a cup of coffee, or coffee type and the application finds the RA alternative.