Indoor GPS: Hypothesis Part 2

Although it does seem like the need for better direction could apply to any person, there are some who don’t necessarily feel this need.

1. Sophomore in College, living in dorms

How do you like UF so far?

I really enjoy being here, it definitely feels like home.

Do you have any trouble getting to class?

Not really anymore, at the beginning of last Fall, I definitely did, but it was pretty easy to learn my way around by just going to my classes. They mostly have a system in the way each building is set up so I usually just follow the signs if I’m not sure.

Do you think Indoor GPS would be helpful?

I mean, I guess, but I don’t really think it’s necessary. I probably would never use it.

Why do you think that?

It’s really just not a huge need, it’s easy enough to get around when you do it long enough. Especially since I live on campus and I’m always here, getting around is like second nature at this point.

2. Walmart Employee

Is working here very difficult?

You definitely see some weird things but it’s not incredibly difficult no.

Do you find yourself giving a lot of directions?

Every day, I lose count of how many times people ask me where things are, even people I see here doing groceries every week.

Do you think Indoor GPS would be helpful?

I think it would help people, but it would take half of my job.

Why do you think that?

Walmart would definitely have to reduce the number of employees because more employees would be sitting around doing nothing.

3. Regular library patron, Pre-Med Student

How often do you come here, what do you do here?

I study here regularly, I check out textbooks, chargers, etc. and books for research.

Are you always able to find the books you need?

The online catalog is not very specific about where books are, it just tells me what floor I can find them on, but usually, the signs on the shelves are helpful enough. I’ve never had a really unsolvable issue.

Do you think Indoor GPS would be helpful?

I don’t, between the catalog and the employees I’m pretty confident I can find what I’m looking for. Also, a lot of times books are out of place and a GPS wouldn’t have knowledge of that, far from each book having a tracker which I feel wouldn’t be logical.

Why do you think that?

I think that the knowledge of the librarians and other staff of their organizational system is much more reliable than a device, especially because tagging each of the books would be illogical. There are too many books to be tagged, and it would invade the privacy of anyone who checks out the book.

4. Tour Guide

Do you enjoy giving tours?

I do, showing people around and answering their questions is fun.

Do you often show people to specific rooms?

It’s not usually part of the tour, but if we have enough extra time and somebody asks I might.

Do a lot of people ask?

Yes, it seems that they forget that there are other people on the tour.

Do you think Indoor GPS would be helpful?

The directions I give students and parents are definitely enough, we go into the buildings just not necessarily to each of the classrooms.

Why do you think that?

With the information provided on the tour plus the experience and then walking around everyday students should be more than able to get around without much extra help.

5. Senior in High School

Are you excited to graduate? Ready to be a freshman again?

Extremely, I can’t wait to get to a new school. Being a freshman doesn’t sound fun though.

Are you scared to learn a new, bigger campus?

Not really, I was kind of scared to learn this campus when I first got here and I ended up learning it almost immediately. I imagine finding classrooms on a bigger campus is tougher but not that much.

Do you think Indoor GPS would be helpful?

I guess? I don’t think it’s necessary though, learning your way around can’t be that hard.

Why do you think that?

Constantly following a GPS doesn’t really give you the opportunity to learn where you’re going.

	Inside the Boundary	Outside the Boundary
Who	-People going to newly built places -Lost students at a new school -Parents visiting a school for an open house	-Experienced travelers - People who are good at directions -Regulars at establishments
What	-Inability to find rooms inside complicated buildings.	-Comfortableness following directions and navigating new areas
Why	-Not everyone is good at following and understanding directions	-Gaining experience will lead to an understanding of where things are and how specific buildings work.