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Pair up with a partner to conduct short interviews and observations with San Diego residents and local resource staff. Capture real needs, barriers, and moments of impact through direct conversations and field notes to begin building empathy for your website users.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and activity overview. (10 min) |
| 2 | Pair up with your partner and brainstorm interview questions and note-taking strategies. (20 min) |
| 3 | Review question sets with facilitator for feedback and refinement. (15 min) |
| 4 | Travel to designated San Diego community area. Brief safety and logistics check-in. (20 min) |
| 5 | Conduct interviews and observations with local residents and resource staff. Take detailed field notes. (90 min) |
| 6 | Return to classroom and organize collected data with your partner. (30 min) |
| 7 | Group discussion on initial findings and insights. Begin creating user personas. (60 min) |
| 8 | Reflect on learning experiences and self-assess collaboration skills. (25 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Prepare a list of potential community areas in San Diego for interviews and observations.
- Create a sample set of interview questions to guide students.
- Organize transportation details and ensure permissions for off-campus activities.
- Assemble necessary materials such as clipboards, pens, and notepads for data collection.
Student-facing instructions
You will pair up with a classmate to conduct interviews and observations in a designated community area of San Diego. Prepare by brainstorming interview questions with your partner. Review and refine your questions with guidance from the instructor. Conduct interviews with local residents and resource staff, taking detailed notes on their answers and your observations. Afterward, return to the classroom to organize your findings and discuss initial insights in a group setting. Reflect on the experience and assess your skills in collaboration and data collection.