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WeKnow

UIUX | Researching  | Prototyping | 14 Weeks | 2023

WeKnow is a remote control system for college instructors and students, improving their communication during the class.
Why does the school need WeKnow?
We need better quality in college education.

Last recorded in 2020, there are about 20 million college students in the US. Among them, the 5 year graduation rate is only 64%. Low graduation rates could be a result from the lack of support in college, and low efficiency of communication between instructors and students.

We need a product that improves the communication between teachers and students. The device should not be a phone.

"In almost every class I had a few students who would talk or text right over my lecture. " -- Jennifer Gonzalez

Phones are toxic.
‍According to research, digital devices such as phones and iPads can cause great distractions for students. On average, students tend to spend at least 2 minutes on their phone after picking it up. Most pickups occur within 10 minutes of a notification.

What is WeKnow?
The WeKnow Ecosystem

The WeKnow product system includes a remote for instructors and a tablet for students. The remote allows the instructor to go through the slideshow easily. Instructors can also use the remote as a laser pointer or a device to start timed questions to better evaluate how well the students have learned. The tablet becomes a dedicated device for students to learn and participate in the class. Students can use the WeKnow tablet to read textbooks, take notes, write reminders, and even download authorized third-party apps. WeKnow also allows students to post questions so that the instructors can choose to answer them after seeing the question on their laptop. It all happens without wasting any class time.

Includes instructor's hand held remote and student's tablet, allowing seamless interaction and communication during classes without disrupting the learning process.

The Remote

Key Features:
- E-ink screen for saving battery life
- Slide navigation
- Laser pointer
- In-class quiz with countdown timer

The Tablet & Pen

Key Features:
- E-ink screen for saving battery
- Textbook reading and notes taking with authorized third-party apps
- In-class question answering
- Minimizing the disruption to class

Key Features for WeKnow pen:
- Matte E-ink screen and Pen for handwritten notes
- Pen with eraser function on the back
- No need for pen charging
- Replaceable pen tip for durability
- Pressure sensitivity for improved handwriting recognition

How does WeKnow work?
Laser pointer for highlighting & Slide control.
Start countdown timer and polling system.
Answering questions from tablet.
Quickly taking notes on tablet.
Hand-writing recognition calculator to help generate the result quickly.
B5 size tablet that can fit in most bags.
How was WeKnow designed?
Brainstorm Sketches
Physical Interaction with thumb

The WeKnow product system includes a remote for instructors and a tablet for students. The remote allows the instructor to go through the slideshow easily. Instructors can also use the remote as a laser pointer or a device to start timed questions to better evaluate how well the students have learned. The tablet becomes a dedicated device for students to learn and participate in the class. Students can use the WeKnow tablet to read textbooks, take notes, write reminders, and even download authorized third-party apps. WeKnow also allows students to post questions so that the instructors can choose to answer them after seeing the question on their laptop. It all happens without wasting any class time.

The thumb is the primary finger for remote interaction. It's important to ensure that all buttons can be easily located and pressed by the thumb, so experimentation is key.

Testing out the side button's position.

The WeKnow product system includes a remote for instructors and a tablet for students. The remote allows the instructor to go through the slideshow easily. Instructors can also use the remote as a laser pointer or a device to start timed questions to better evaluate how well the students have learned. The tablet becomes a dedicated device for students to learn and participate in the class. Students can use the WeKnow tablet to read textbooks, take notes, write reminders, and even download authorized third-party apps. WeKnow also allows students to post questions so that the instructors can choose to answer them after seeing the question on their laptop. It all happens without wasting any class time.

To enhance user experience, it is crucial to ensure that all side buttons are intuitively and naturally positioned, allowing for easy access and effortless interaction.

Testing out notebook size for hand-writing experience.

The WeKnow product system includes a remote for instructors and a tablet for students. The remote allows the instructor to go through the slideshow easily. Instructors can also use the remote as a laser pointer or a device to start timed questions to better evaluate how well the students have learned. The tablet becomes a dedicated device for students to learn and participate in the class. Students can use the WeKnow tablet to read textbooks, take notes, write reminders, and even download authorized third-party apps. WeKnow also allows students to post questions so that the instructors can choose to answer them after seeing the question on their laptop. It all happens without wasting any class time.

Find a balance between portability and providing enough space for handwriting.

The WeKnow product system includes a remote for instructors and a tablet for students. The remote allows the instructor to go through the slideshow easily. Instructors can also use the remote as a laser pointer or a device to start timed questions to better evaluate how well the students have learned. The tablet becomes a dedicated device for students to learn and participate in the class. Students can use the WeKnow tablet to read textbooks, take notes, write reminders, and even download authorized third-party apps. WeKnow also allows students to post questions so that the instructors can choose to answer them after seeing the question on their laptop. It all happens without wasting any class time.

The middle one (11*15cm) is the best size for student's device.

The WeKnow product system includes a remote for instructors and a tablet for students. The remote allows the instructor to go through the slideshow easily. Instructors can also use the remote as a laser pointer or a device to start timed questions to better evaluate how well the students have learned. The tablet becomes a dedicated device for students to learn and participate in the class. Students can use the WeKnow tablet to read textbooks, take notes, write reminders, and even download authorized third-party apps. WeKnow also allows students to post questions so that the instructors can choose to answer them after seeing the question on their laptop. It all happens without wasting any class time.

The WeKnow product system includes a remote for instructors and a tablet for students. The remote allows the instructor to go through the slideshow easily. Instructors can also use the remote as a laser pointer or a device to start timed questions to better evaluate how well the students have learned. The tablet becomes a dedicated device for students to learn and participate in the class. Students can use the WeKnow tablet to read textbooks, take notes, write reminders, and even download authorized third-party apps. WeKnow also allows students to post questions so that the instructors can choose to answer them after seeing the question on their laptop. It all happens without wasting any class time.