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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 - ------------------------------------- Martin Bazley Chair, E-Learning Group for Museums, Libraries and Archives 15 Margin Drive Wimbledon SW19 5HA 0780 3580 727 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> www.elearninggroup.org.uk <http://www.elearninggroup.org.uk>