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Rachel Kaneshiro rek2@hawaii.edu March 17th, 2015
Collaborate, Network, Learn, and Grow:
Evaluating the Usability of a �Technology Resource Website for Teachers �
Presentation Overview
• Background
Presentation Overview
• Background • Usability Study
Presentation Overview
• Background • Usability Study • Website Design
Presentation Overview
• Background • Usability Study • Website Design • Next Steps
Presentation Overview
• Background • Usability Study • Website Design • Next Steps • Questions
Audience Poll
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How many K-12 teachers are in the audience?
A. That’s me! B. I work in education. C. Sorry, not me!
Choosing My Project
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K-6 Technology Resource Teacher
Teach
Integrate
Facilitate Oversee
Research
Job Description
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Weekly K-6 computer classes
TEACH
Job Description
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Weekly K-6 computer classes
TEACH
Technology units into classrooms
INTEGRATE
Job Description
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Campus-wide iPad initiative
OVERSEE
Job Description
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Campus-wide iPad initiative
OVERSEE
Best practices in educational technology
RESEARCH
Project Focus
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Technology professional development
FACILITATE
Project Focus
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Technology professional development
FACILITATE
Audience Poll
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Does your job utilize an internal website for employees?
A. Yes, we have a website. B. We have multiple internal websites for
employees. C. No, we don’t have a website.
Project Focus
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Project Focus
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Learning
Management System���
Daily Routines��
Previous Systems ���
Professional Development ���
New School Website
Audience Poll
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Are you familiar with usability studies?
A. Yes- I’ve participated in/conducted one before.
B. I’ve heard of usability before. C. I have no clue what you’re talking
about…
Usability Study
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Sample Usability Session
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KINDERGARTEN I KIDS COMPUTER GAMES
ABCya! Kindergarten children's oomputer games & activities feature large and easy-to-use navigation buttons as well as voice instructions. Games and activities include: alphabetical order, upper-case and lower-case letters. counting numbers, connect the dots, numerical order. shapes, addition, e·storybooks and holiday games.
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Connect the Dots
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Website Design
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Old Website
Multiple, separate systems
Website Design
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Old Website
Multiple, separate systems
External teacher websites
Website Design
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Old Website
No learning management
system
Website Design
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Old Website
No learning management
system
No social media
integration
New Website Design
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New Website
Single Sign-On
Other Systems Linked
LMS
Social Media
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My Website
Wix Platform�
Elementary Faculty Section�
Focus on Technology Resources
Page �
Similar structure & navigation�
Project Website
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My Website
Wix Platform�
Elementary Faculty Section�
Focus on Technology Resources
Page �
Similar structure & navigation�
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Navigational Menu
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Important Links
Navigational Menu
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Important Links
Recent Videos
News Feed
Navigational Menu
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Important Links
Recent Videos
News Feed
Navigational Menu
School Bulletin
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School YouTube Channel
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ELEMENTARY FACULTY
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Classroom Management in the Tech-Equipped Classroom November 2, 2014
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the tech-equipped dassroom .
Read More
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Curriculum
Recommended Readings
RESOURCES
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Technology
Elementary Forms
Weekly Bulletin
Parent Teacher Conferences
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TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
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Cloud Computing Professional Learning Blended/.Flipped Networks Classrooms
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ELEMENTARYFACUL'IY
PROFESSIONAL LEARNJNG NE1WORKS
Information Web 2.0 Tools At Our School.. Videos & Media
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Professional Learning Networks Web 2.0 Tools
Image from https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8522/8632456752_7d4cae02d4_b.jpg
General Links Why Twitter?
● Official Twitter Website ● How to Set Up a Twitter
Account ● How to Use TweetDeck Twitter
Dashboard
● 8 Tips to Creating a Twitter-Driven School Culture
● How to Use Twitter to Grow Your PLN
● Beyond Twitter and Google+: Staying Focused on Real Connection
● Guide to Using Twitter in Your Teaching Practice
● Can Tweeting Help Your Teaching?
● 100 Ways to Use Twitter in Education, By Degree of Difficulty
● Why Teachers Should Try Twitter
Background Usability Study Website Design Next Steps �
Professional Learning Networks Web 2.0 Tools
Image from https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8522/8632456752_7d4cae02d4_b.jpg
General Links Why Twitter?
● Official Twitter Website ● How to Set Up a Twitter
Account ● How to Use TweetDeck Twitter
Dashboard
● 8 Tips to Creating a Twitter-Driven School Culture
● How to Use Twitter to Grow Your PLN
● Beyond Twitter and Google+: Staying Focused on Real Connection
● Guide to Using Twitter in Your Teaching Practice
● Can Tweeting Help Your Teaching?
● 100 Ways to Use Twitter in Education, By Degree of Difficulty
● Why Teachers Should Try Twitter
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~ ELEMENTARYFACUL'IY
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Elementary Faculty Resources> Technolog~ Resources
Cloud Computing Professional Learning Networks
Blended/Flipped Learning
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Professional Learning Networks Information
Image from https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8522/8632456752_7d4cae02d4_b.jpg
● What is a PLN?
● Building Your PLN
● 10 Tips to Becoming a Connected Educator
● Connecting Educators Benefits Students
● 5 Tips for New Teachers to Become Connected Educators
● The Connected Educator: It Begins with Collaboration
● Personal Learning Networks on Pinterest
● Teacher’s Guide on Creating PLNs
● 5 PLNs for Educators
● The Educator's PLN
● How Do I Get a PLN?
● 20 Tips for Creating a Professional Learning Network
Professional Learning NetworksInformation
Image from https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8522/8632456752_7d4cae02d4_b.jpg
WHAT is a PLN? ● Definition of a PLN● Personal Learning Networks on Pinterest
WHY are PLNs beneficial?
● Connecting Educators Benefits Students
WHO should have a PLN?
● 5 Tips for New Teachers to Become Connected Educators
● Teacher’s Guide on Creating PLNs
HOW do I build my PLN?
● Building Your PLN● 10 Tips to Becoming a Connected Educator● The Connected Educator: It Begins with
Collaboration● How Do I Get a PLN?● 20 Tips for Creating a Professional Learning
Network
Some popular PLNs for teachers...
● 5 PLNs for Educators● The Educator's PLN
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Next Steps
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Continue peer feedback process
Next Steps
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Add “Frequently
Asked Questions” section
Next Steps
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Re-organize
website content • Search features �• Videos/apps
pages �• FAQ section�
Lessons Learned
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Lessons Learned
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Lessons Learned
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Lessons Learned
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Thank You!
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LTEC Professors & Cohort �
Critical Friends �
TCC & Audience �
Family & Friends�
Questions?
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rek2@hawaii.edu�
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