Deliverable
User Testing Protocol
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Community Partners
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
Draft a testing protocol with clear tasks, prompts, and success criteria. Run testing sessions with local testers, collect qualitative feedback, synthesize insights, and document revision decisions with rationale to apply to the next video draft.
Plan day
Day 13
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to User Testing Protocol and its significance for video development. Participants discuss expectations. (40 min) |
| 2 | Identify the criteria for effective video storytelling, cultural representation, and viewer engagement collaboratively with peers. (40 min) |
| 3 | Design specific tasks and prompts for testers to follow during user testing sessions. Draft a list based on identified criteria. (40 min) |
| 4 | Coordinate and schedule user testing session with local community testers, ensuring to explain the goal and the process. (30 min) |
| 5 | Facilitate tester engagement through viewing the video drafts and providing structured feedback using developed prompts. (40 min) |
| 6 | Collect qualitative feedback from testers through interviews or surveys; encourage active listening and empathy in feedback. (40 min) |
| 7 | Synthesize insights from collected feedback and document key areas for improvement with rationale. (40 min) |
| 8 | Develop a plan for revisions and enhancements based on feedback analysis, targeting improvement in video storytelling. (30 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Assemble all necessary video equipment and testing materials ensuring they are ready for use.
- Secure locations and participants for user testing sessions; contact local community partners.
- Prepare documentation templates for qualitative feedback and insight synthesis.
- Ensure access to video editing software for post-feedback revisions.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to draft a User Testing Protocol aimed at improving your YouTube videos showcasing San Diego's cultural spots. Collaborate with peers to identify testing criteria and design specific tasks and prompts for testers. Coordinate sessions with local community testers, facilitate feedback collection and actively listen to their responses. Synthesize insights to guide video revisions, with aims to enhance storytelling and cultural accuracy. Prepare video and testing materials, and schedule sessions with participants beforehand.