Jointly organised by the E-Learning Group, MLA Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Hub
Evaluating and user testing online resources 15 September
Weston Park Museum, Sheffield S10 2TP
Time: 1000 - 1630
Who the day is for: Anyone involved in the creation of learning content for museums, libraries or archives
Evaluation and user testing of e-learning resources are critical for their success but do we always spend enough time and effort on getting this right? This day (aimed at a basic level) will offer examples of good practice in this area as well as practical advice on how to evaluate and user-test effectively.
Draft Programme
10.00 - 10.25 Registration coffee/tea and pastries
10.25 - 10.30 Introduction to the day and to the practical workshops -Vicky Mitchell, E-Learning Manager, Yorkshire Hub and Martin Bazley. Chair, E-Learning Group
10.30 - 11.15 General introduction to evaluation, audience consultation, evaluating and user testing online learning resources - Martin Bazley
11.15 - 11.45 Case Study A: user testing / evaluation of My Learning resources Vicky Mitchell
11.45 - 12.15 Case Study B: to be confirmed (proposals welcomed)
12.15 - 13.15 Lunch at Weston Park Museum
13.15 - 15. 00 Crit room - Websites invited for on the spot user testing - Nadia Arbach, V&A Museum, Digital Programmes Manager (previously Bridgeman Art Library and National Archives)
15.00 - 15.15 Tea
15.15 - 15.45 Case Study C: Working with Teacher Evaluators - Nadia Arbach
15.45 - 16.15 Panel Discussion
16.15 - 16.30 Summing up - final questions, evaluation
Have your site reviewed for usability
Would you like some constructive feedback on your website or e-learning resource?
As part of this training day we will be reviewing websites and online learning resources in a 'crit room' workshop with a combination of heuristic evaluation (expert review) and simulated user testing.
Booking Information
Costs: E-Learning Group members £50 / non-members £75 / concessions (full-time student, unwaged or retired) £30 (morning, lunch and afternoon refreshments included)
We can invoice you and payment can be made by BACS or cheque.
Membership of the ELG costs just £12 (individual) or £40 (corporate). To join the ELG contact: [log in to unmask] or telephone 07889 590255
Cancellation: 7-14 days before event 50% fee payable. Later than 7 days before the event full fee payable unless place filled in time.
To book please download the booking form from the MLA Yorkshire website at:
http://www.mlayorkshire.org.uk/webdav/harmonise?Page/@id=175&Section/@id=4549&Document/@id=31592&Session/@id=D_RGfRftRX6pNjCcBrIV5u&parent=group_2
and return it no later than 5 September 2008.
- with apologies if you get this more than once -
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Martin Bazley
Chair, E-Learning Group for Museums, Libraries and Archives
15 Margin Drive
Wimbledon
SW19 5HA
0780 3580 727
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www.elearninggroup.org.uk <http://www.elearninggroup.org.uk>
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