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Status | Final |
Points | 10 |
Deadline | Week 7 |
This assignment is to be performed in a team of about 3-4 people. It can be closely related to the final project, so it is advisable to use the same core team for both activities.
In this assignment, you will select a topic or task you need user input for, choose a data collection method appropriate for this purpose, set up a data collection station, and conduct a sample session with class mates as participants. Ideally, the topic should be related to your final team project; if your team feels that it is not suitable, you can select a different topic for the user data collection task. The topic should be related to the Learning Commons, however: It should involve learning tasks or activities, and it should be possible to perform these activities in the library.
During one of the lab sessions, probably on Thursday, Feb. 16, each team will set up its data collection station. While some team members guide the data collection activities at their station, the other team members will act as participants at the station of another team.
We will discuss some practical aspects in class. For example, we can conduct this session in a synchronized manner, with time slots of a defined length during which one cohort of participants goes through an activity. Alternatively, participants go through an activity at their own pace, and then proceed to the next station.
In order to become familiar with the basic setup, your team needs to record the activities of the participants. The most frequently used methods are video recording (either with a video camera or a Webcam), audio recording (with a tape recorder, dictation devices, or electronic voice recording), and the logging of computer activities (key strokes, mouse movements). Your team can select the most appropriate activity, but if possible, I would like to have at least one example of each. If you have suitable equipment that can be used, feel free to do so. We can also get equipment from Cal Poly's Media Services department; please let me know as soon as possible if your team requires specialized equipment.
At the end of the lab period after the data collection station event, post the materials you used on the respective Blackboard forum. This should include:
This assignment contributes 10% to the overall score. I will probably assign 5% to the data collection station event, and 5% to the supporting documents.
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