Deliverable
Structured User Testing
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Self Directed Learning
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7
Assessment
Reflection
Submission Required
Design a testing protocol that includes empathy insights, run sessions with real users (parents, educators, and peers), collect and synthesize feedback, and document revision decisions with rationale to demonstrate how user input informs next iterations.
Plan day
Day 13
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome & Overview: Introduce the day's objectives for structured user testing and distribution of materials, making clear the purpose and approach. (30 min) |
| 2 | Preparation & Protocol Review: Collaboratively review testing protocols with peers, refine them if necessary, and assign roles such as note-takers and facilitators. (45 min) |
| 3 | Empathy Insights Gathering: Conduct a brief session to share empathy insights and potential areas of user concern to be addressed during the user testing. (45 min) |
| 4 | User Testing Session: Facilitate a testing environment with real users including parents and educators, focus on capturing their feedback on the prototypes of booklets and website. (60 min) |
| 5 | Break: Allow time for relaxation and informal discussion among peers about the observations. (30 min) |
| 6 | Feedback Synthesis: Collaborate in small groups to synthesize feedback, categorize insights, and discuss potential ideas for improvement. Document findings. (60 min) |
| 7 | Reflection & Documentation: Reflect on the testing process, compiling feedback and documenting decisions on revisions in digital portfolios. (60 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Set up the testing space with necessary technology, seating arrangements for user testers and participants, and provide materials including prototype booklets and devices for website testing.
- Prepare empathy insight cards and discussion prompts focusing on children's development topics relevant to project goals.
- Ensure the digital portfolio platforms are ready for reflection documentation and feedback synthesis.
Student-facing instructions
You'll participate in structured user testing sessions to gather insights from real users. Start by introducing the goal, reviewing protocols, and assigning roles. Conduct empathy insights gathering to pinpoint areas for feedback. Facilitate testing sessions with real users to observe reactions and collect feedback on the digital booklet and website prototypes. After a short break, synthesize the feedback in groups and discuss potential improvements. Finally, reflect and document these insights and revisions in your digital portfolio.