I'm just wondering if we need to obtain permission to base our Assessment Project on a website for NED23? From what I understand, this would be the basis for NED36?
If I find out, I'll let everyone know.
February 28, 2007
WOW ....
I'm really impressed! Kathy and Suzanne have gone for Gold!
Kathy I can't believe how much work you've already completed on your Blog and Assessments ... Gosh now I'm biting my nails in hope I can be as organised as Kathy!
Suzanne your Blog is so Fancy - job well done ....
Ok, I really need to get cracking and choose my subject ...
Kathy I can't believe how much work you've already completed on your Blog and Assessments ... Gosh now I'm biting my nails in hope I can be as organised as Kathy!
Suzanne your Blog is so Fancy - job well done ....
Ok, I really need to get cracking and choose my subject ...
Assessments ...
I have some thoughts around the Assignments that have been set for NED23 SP1 ...
Assessment One ...
Obviously, that is this Blog. However, the Task also calls for a sketchbook to plan, organise sketch and design pages over the course of the semester ... Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that what the Blog is for? I take it that our blogs represent our electronic sketchbooks, rather than cutting and pasting traditional scrapbooks.
Anyway, this is my first go at a Blog so bear with me if I get a few things muddled along the - I've already learnt so much since got this up and running on Monday! Woo Hoo ... FYI, I feel Blogger from a Usability point of view is simple, clear and to the point ... Google always seem to get it right.
Assessment Two ...
OK, I only read over this late last night so I'm not really sure what direction I'll take with a Website to base my project on ... talk about pressure! If you know me, I'm usually one to change my mind a MILLION times before I'm happy with my choice ... Actually, it would solve half of my battle if there were a list of subjects / sites to choose from (I wonder if Edwin or Berlina could help out).
Other than that, I think this task is relatively straight forward, albeit I still need to write the report (YIKES) ...
Assessment Three ...
Gee ... I hate hate hate videoing myself ... Also comes with the minor problem I don't have a Video Camera to record the testings... A colleague of mine from work is a bit of a gadget techie guru so he might be the way to go (its a start at least) to find some hardware. That leads to me to my next point of testing comparative sites - See Assessment Two. Once I understand which direction I'll go in, that will be my foundation for building blocks.
Another point to note is there is no explicit instructions or guidelines on setting up a Usability Testing Environment. What are the expectations on Video Presentation - does it need to be edited before we send it off? For someone who hasn't used a Video Camera before this will be my major challenge here. My second thought is should I be creating a standard guide for all my testing subjects to follow - a set of instructions or things to look for OR do we just let them go for it? I think the later would result in little discussion on camera so if there is an agenda it may promote conversation (I'll check with Edwin on this on).
Assessment Four ...
Again, until I know where I'm heading with my project I won't give much thought to this assessment. However, on reading the task it seems like its the next phase from Assessment Two. The only thing I can mention is there really isn't much guideline around expectations for report presentation ... I've had a gander at the Hall of Fame documents, but I find it hard to follow - is this the standard Edwin & Berlina are looking for? I'll write more on this one at a later date ... First, what am I going to pursue?
Keep you posted!
(pardon the pun)
Assessment One ...
Obviously, that is this Blog. However, the Task also calls for a sketchbook to plan, organise sketch and design pages over the course of the semester ... Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that what the Blog is for? I take it that our blogs represent our electronic sketchbooks, rather than cutting and pasting traditional scrapbooks.
Anyway, this is my first go at a Blog so bear with me if I get a few things muddled along the - I've already learnt so much since got this up and running on Monday! Woo Hoo ... FYI, I feel Blogger from a Usability point of view is simple, clear and to the point ... Google always seem to get it right.
Assessment Two ...
OK, I only read over this late last night so I'm not really sure what direction I'll take with a Website to base my project on ... talk about pressure! If you know me, I'm usually one to change my mind a MILLION times before I'm happy with my choice ... Actually, it would solve half of my battle if there were a list of subjects / sites to choose from (I wonder if Edwin or Berlina could help out).
Other than that, I think this task is relatively straight forward, albeit I still need to write the report (YIKES) ...
Assessment Three ...
Gee ... I hate hate hate videoing myself ... Also comes with the minor problem I don't have a Video Camera to record the testings... A colleague of mine from work is a bit of a gadget techie guru so he might be the way to go (its a start at least) to find some hardware. That leads to me to my next point of testing comparative sites - See Assessment Two. Once I understand which direction I'll go in, that will be my foundation for building blocks.
Another point to note is there is no explicit instructions or guidelines on setting up a Usability Testing Environment. What are the expectations on Video Presentation - does it need to be edited before we send it off? For someone who hasn't used a Video Camera before this will be my major challenge here. My second thought is should I be creating a standard guide for all my testing subjects to follow - a set of instructions or things to look for OR do we just let them go for it? I think the later would result in little discussion on camera so if there is an agenda it may promote conversation (I'll check with Edwin on this on).
Assessment Four ...
Again, until I know where I'm heading with my project I won't give much thought to this assessment. However, on reading the task it seems like its the next phase from Assessment Two. The only thing I can mention is there really isn't much guideline around expectations for report presentation ... I've had a gander at the Hall of Fame documents, but I find it hard to follow - is this the standard Edwin & Berlina are looking for? I'll write more on this one at a later date ... First, what am I going to pursue?
Keep you posted!
(pardon the pun)
Reading ...
Well, I think I've now come to terms with how much reading and research there will is for this subject. That said I've found my fellow students posts quite interesting and some an eye opener for me too.
What I'm not so sure about is how much reading we are supposed to do each week from Steve Krug's "Don't Make Me Think". I think to get my head around Usabiliy (since I'm yet to take NED11) is to read the book in one sitting and just get on with it. I think if I can gather as much sense of this at once this should be good grounding for my research and group discussions.
What I'm not so sure about is how much reading we are supposed to do each week from Steve Krug's "Don't Make Me Think". I think to get my head around Usabiliy (since I'm yet to take NED11) is to read the book in one sitting and just get on with it. I think if I can gather as much sense of this at once this should be good grounding for my research and group discussions.
February 27, 2007
Welcome ...
My first of what I'm sure will be many many posts to come over SP1 for NED23 : internet usability. This forum will be used as a tool to gather information, thoughts and ideas relating to usability. I hope you'll enjoy my findings and I welcome your discussion.
Happy days!
Kelli
Happy days!
Kelli
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