^IfMine News & Updates

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Danielle

Being a new startup, ^IfMine is constantly evolving and becoming more user-friendly. I witnessed ^IfMine’s first-steps as it was released into private beta testing and shared your feedback to help make it a better place.

^IfMine is improving with every update and I’m excited to share what’s new:

You’re now able to see the number of Mentors, Collaborators and Followers next to each project and on user profile pages.
Project URLs include entry titles and name of project creator instead of a generic entry and number.
There’s a new “Click to Reply” link in the comment box. (You must be logged in to comment.)
If you’re a Collaborator or Mentor, you can easily remove yourself from a project.
“Entries” on your profile page has been changed to “Projects of Mine” and for public view, “Name’s Projects” (ex: “Danielle’s Projects”).
You’re no longer limited to only 8 project categories. This feature has been removed.
The Detailed Project Description length limitation has been lifted.
The front page footer has been added across all pages of ^IfMine.
And if you have any questions about ^IfMine, please refer to our new FAQ Page. You can always email me directly at danielle (at) ifmine (dot) com.

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The Evolution of Project Management: Feedback is the Natural Selection

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Danielle

Every educator knows the secret to success is failure. ^IfMine was designed with just that in mind: Iteration. “Fail Forward” is our motto.

^IfMine was created from the ground up by an educator and designer. We know how important it is take an idea or a project and Evolve It. Our application allows versioning of your project from the day you start, without losing your followers or having to create a new project.

Where other collaboration tools require a completely new shared document or a whole mess of emails getting back on the same page, ^IfMine uses the Follow mentality to keep your fans, Collaborators and Mentors up to speed with your latest Evolution.

With ^IfMine, project feedback has never been easier. Whether you’re looking to help someone or simply want to explore new and exciting ideas, we will connect you with the best projects and people our community has to offer.

^IfMine is looking at education and online learning with a keen interest. According to the Sloan Consortium, over 5.6 million people took online classes in 2009 and that number is growing. How did they manage their papers, projects and ideas? Likely, by passing around emails or using clunky discussion boards in outdated learning management systems.

Isn’t it time our students had the opportunity and functionality of their favorite social sites facilitating a better education? At ^IfMine, we believe so. We’re passionate about improving our services to make building successful projects easier for students everywhere.

Where is ^IfMine going? We’re a young company with a big vision and a small product. We’re flexible and able to grow the demands of our community. ^IfMine is poised to jump into mobile platforms, increase engagement through gamification and enhance our users ability to find the right mentor for them.

The ^IfMine Team has vision for the future. We want ^IfMine to be the place for people who make things happen.

About the Author: Anthony Fontana is the Lead UI+UX Designer and Art Director for ^IfMine. He’s also a Learning Technologist and an Instructor of Art at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

Visit ^IfMine to see what we have to offer and to sign up for our beta group.

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How to Get Started With ^IfMine

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Danielle

^IfMine is a revolutionary new way to create, manage and evolve your projects. We’ve made an application that puts you in control of the things you care most about in life: your goals, your passions, your projects.

Like other project management tools, ^IfMine is a one-stop place for people to collaborate on projects and turn ideas into successful endeavors. It’s also the latest innovative social network looking to create a community built upon professional mentorship and human interaction.

What makes us different? ^IfMine is the first to concentrate on refining the noise around your most sacred ideas. By adding Collaborators or Mentors to your projects and splicing out their comments from the rest, we create a data stream that brings you the most valuable feedback about your work.

Why chose ^IfMine? Because we are like you. The ^IfMine Team is made up of students, educators, business professionals and hobbyists. We all have ideas and know that constructive feedback is needed for success.

Join us.

We’re inviting you to partake in a unique opportunity to become an ^IfMine Beta Tester. Interested? Here’s how to sign up:

1. Visit the ^IfMine website.