Week | Date | Topics | Due at the beginning of class | |
1 | 1/23 | - - Introduction - Once around the room - Syllabus review - Where does usability fit in the world of information science? - Decide on which chapters to “own,” for class discussion. |
||
2 | 1/30 | - - Presentation by IRB rep Holly Tieu. - Decide on projects |
- Each student come to class prepared to discuss the meta-findings from your earlier usability activities: surprises, lessons learned, etc. Five minutes each. Supporting ppt optional. | |
3 | 2/6 | - Discuss cost-justification | -- Have read, before class starts: -- Bias and Mayhew (2005) |
|
4 | 2/13 | - The IRB process – complete the submissions (in class) (?) | ||
5 | 2/20 | - Presentation of test plans | - Have IRB forms submitted. - Usability test plans due |
|
6 | 2/27 | - Presentation of test plans | - Alert me as to whether or not you intend to present a poster at the Spring Open House | |
7 | 3/5 | Usability testing workshop | ||
8 | 3/12 | Usability testing workshop | ||
9 | 3/26 | Usability testing workshop | ||
10 | 4/2 | Usability testing workshop | ||
11 | 4/9 | Usability testing workshop | ||
12 | 4/16 | Usability testing workshop | ||
13 | 4/23 | Usability testing workshop | ||
14 | 4/30 | Informal review of posters for “Spring Showcase” | Final test reports due (digital and printed copies, please) | |
15 | Friday, 5/4 | Participate in the Spring Showcase. (Kinda optional.) |