Beyond Apps: Crafting a Connected Campus Experience with Tangle
In the digital age, mobile apps have become the cornerstone of daily life, especially for millennials and the generations that follow. Findings from 2014 already highlighted a staggering trend: people were spending 89% of their media time on mobile apps and only 11% of their time was being spent on mobile web.
Fast forward to today, 98% of millennials now own smartphones and use apps to do virtually everything. However, as indispensable as mobile apps have become for navigating daily tasks, when it comes to fostering a genuinely connected university experience, they are simply not enough.
A recent study found 39% of millennials say they interact more with their smartphones than they do with their friends, parents or co-workers.
Mobile Mania: A Double-Edged Sword
The ubiquity of smartphones among students has reshaped expectations for how educational institutions engage with their communities. While mobile apps offer unprecedented convenience, allowing students to manage everything from class enrollments to financial aid payments at their fingertips, they fall short in addressing deeper needs for connection and belonging. The statistics are telling: a significant portion of millennials report feeling more connected to their smartphones than to people. This reliance on digital devices underscores a crucial gap in the university experience—a gap that Tangle aims to bridge.
The Limitations of Many Mobile Apps in Higher Education
While mobile apps for college students provide a layer of convenience, they often lack the depth to foster meaningful connections. Websites and apps may streamline administrative tasks, but they do little to combat the growing sense of isolation and disconnection on campus. As institutions pivot to digital solutions, the challenge lies not in digitizing student services but in cultivating a sense of community that resonates with the digital-native generation.
Tangle: Reimagining Connection on Campus
Enter Tangle , a visionary platform developed by a team of forward-thinking engineers with backgrounds in tech giants and AI innovation. Tangle 's mission is simple yet profound: to redefine how students connect, not just online but in the tangible, memory-making spaces of university life. By integrating aspects of university social life - Student networking, Internships, Events, Communities and Groups, Associations & clubs, University Feed, Marketplace, and Housing - into one comprehensive super app, Tangle is setting a new standard for what a connected campus experience can be.
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We at Tangle are aiming to redefine connection and create a world where technology brings us closer in the ways that truly matter.
Validated and rigorously tested through thousands of student interactions and activities, Tangle is more than a tool. As we continue gathering invaluable feedback, our goal is to position Tangle as the definitive platform for universities committed to adopting a comprehensive 360-degree approach to student engagement.
The Power of Human Connection in Education
At its heart, education is a communal endeavor, shaped by the interactions, discussions, and collaborations that occur within and beyond the classroom walls. Tangle recognizes that while digital tools can facilitate access to information and services, the essence of the university experience lies in the personal connections formed along the way. By leveraging technology to enhance, rather than replace, these interactions, Tangle offers a solution that meets the modern student's needs for both convenience and community.
Looking Ahead: A Future Fuelled by Connection
As universities and colleges look to the future, the success of their digital strategies will be measured not just by the functionality of their apps but by their ability to foster a vibrant, connected student community. Tangle stands at the forefront of this shift, embodying the principle that technology should bring us closer, not drive us apart.
At Tangle, we understand each university has a unique ecosystem and are ready to tailor our platform to meet your specific needs and challenges.
For universities and decision-makers eager to keep their institutions at the forefront of educational and social innovation, working with Tangle is a practical step forward.
Tell us what your university seeks in its ideal student engagement platform. From specific features to unique integrations, we're ready to listen and transform your vision into reality.
Let's have a chat about how we can integrate Tangle at your university!