Usability activities 10/24

Deven’s bit

...to be added...

Goals

For this scenario: students enrolled in our class, using the syllabus to find readings, both what to read and when. Assume the main page of the syllabus or weblog is the start page.

• Efficient: Students will be able to find out what to read in less than a minute, and will be able to print or download the assignment in less than five minutes.
• Effective: No student will be confused what to read in any week. If possible, further guidance will be provided (e.g. what to read for what day).
• Engaging: Students will be encouraged to comment on the readings by the ease and proximity of the weblog, and will find the use of del.icio.us attractive for research purposes.
• Error Tolerant: Any student with questions about readings will use the weblog to ask for clarification.
• Easy to Learn: No student will require help with the schedule. No more than 25% of students will require help with the tagging system use on del.icio.us.