iPad Check-In with Fellowship One
Ok, so just to be clear. There is not a app for Fellowship One Check-In, even though I think it would be a great add to the software and the functionality. This is the work around to get the PC only software to work with an Apple product.
So we used the iPad app "WinAdmin" (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/winadmin-sale/id284963046?mt=8) for $7.99 to remote desktop into the computer located inside of one of our mobile kiosks with the printer sitting on top. I would totally recommend locking the screen in horizontal mode.
It was a little scary at first on how fast I was going to be able to type, while listing to the visitor and add a household/individual and then check in them. I easily got the rhythm of it and with the help of our Visitor Center volunteers we were rockin'. Several people did stop me during the check-in process and where like "WOW" or "What is that". I love when we can maximize technology for ministry work. I was not able to get the F1 check in app to fill the screen of the iPad (see the picture). One option is the pinched zoom look that iPad offers but because the screen would move with your finger swipes when going through the check-in process I decided against it. The response of the touch screen integrating with the WinAdmin app and just typing was great compared to a couple other apps we have tried.
For the future my plan is to buy the black Apple case that will allow me to set it at any table or kiosk and angle the iPad perfect for typing along with protection. Otherwise I will be holding it and typing with one finger.
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kyle kutter
kyle kutter
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4 comments
May 30, 2010
Kyle Kutter said...
special thanks to @lukedemoss at fellowship technologies and luke redus at the ark church!
May 31, 2010
lukedemoss said...
Glad to hear it went well Kyle! Although definitely a work around for now, I think it will ease the check-in process for your people, making it more comfortable, not having to walk up to a kiosk, with a person hidden behind it, etc. This is a great step in showing the use of a mobile check-in solution, I can't wait until we are able to do stuff with check-in via our API!
Jun 01, 2010
taracoulson said...
Kyle this is a really great use of new technology! I can help you with the full size thing. You need to set the kiosk resolution to 800 x 600. This will expand Check-in to the full screen. When you hook into WinAdmin, it should show a full sized Check-in on the iPad.
