My Learning LabTeaching Resources for the
Smithsonian Learning Lab
EDIT 752 “Team B”
Doug Baldwin
Smithsonian/NASM STEM
Program Director, 15
Years Experience
Ellen Boucher
Professional Instructional Designer and
Assistant Director,
Education, 10 Years
Experience
Shannon Gunn
Instructional Designer and
Former Teacher, Self-
published Author, 10
Years Experience
Jennifer Kleiner
Marketing and Communications
Specialist and Campaign Project
Manager, 5 Years
Experience
Katrina Rainer
Instructional Designer and Former Math Teacher with Emphasis on
Technology, 10 years Experience
Our Client - SCLDA
Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access (SCLDA) collects, organizes, digitizes, and distributes educational materials from all Smithsonian Museums.
Click here: http://learninglab.si.edu
Background
2015Smithsonian
14 Databases of AssetsMy Learning Lab
Contextual Analysis - Fall 2015SCLDA Needs:• Awareness and
outreach• Joyful user experience• Platform to be user-
focused• Community building• STEM teacher support• How to videos• New science standards
integration
Teacher Needs:● How to use the SLL● Sample activities● Easy to use● Quizzes● Sharing● Engaging and
interactive● Customizable
experience
Requirements and Modeling - Fall 2015
WAAD - Trello Board
The First Prototype - Fall 2015
How To Videos
Resources
Teacher’s Corner
Forum
Blog
My Profile
Spring 2016
1. Reviewed data from pilot testing2. Created Research Plan3. Incorporated pilot test data into Prototype4. Round 1 Usability Testing5. Created Wix site6. Round 2 Usability Testing7. Updated Wix site
Prototype Feedback
1. Confusion b/t the SLL and MLL• Logins• Are the resources on MLL or SLL?
2. Confusion about “Resources” vs. “Teacher’s Corner”4. Layout and aesthetic design
Prototype #2: Wix Site• Cleaner layout• Created video: what is
the Smithsonian Learning Lab?
• Created 9 how-to videos
• Added resources• Updated forum• Updated profile page
Changed “Teacher’s Corner” to “My Favorites”Round 1 Research Findings and Changes
Categorized the Resources
Added Blog Content with Categories
Added Short Descriptions to Each Page
Videos Now Opened in A New PageAlso added directions on how to watch full screen
Round 2 Testing Participants• 8 Participants• Age 20 - 60• 6 in K12
education• Most had 10+
years experience
• 4 returning, 5 new users
Round 2 Data Collection and Analysis
• Video taped 2 think alouds• Written survey responses conducted via email• Self-reported emotional impact• Observational notes of users during testing• Heuristic notes
Round 2 Feedback• This site is helpful!• Large impact after watching “What is the Smithsonian
Learning Lab” video
Round 2 Data Synthesis and Feedback
Round 2 Aesthetics and Design FeedbackPositive feedback:• Emotional response: enjoyable experience• Friendly• InvitingFeedback for improvement:• Colors too bright• Logo looks like a tomato• Layout - sidebars are confusing
New Logo
Widescreen Format
http://mylearninglabgmu.wix.com/mylearninglab
Rewrote Introductory Paragraph
Round 2 Research Strand:Clarifying the Difference
Positive Feedback:• The new prototype clarified and described the
possibilities of using the SLL• Users felt more comfortable and confident in using the
SLLFeedback for Improvement:• More clarity on connection b/t SLL and MLL• Need to clarify the sign up process
Restructured the About Page
http://mylearninglabgmu.wix.com/mylearninglab#!about/pma40
Added “Getting Started”
http://mylearninglabgmu.wix.com/mylearninglab#!get-started/z8cvi
Clarified Membership
http://mylearninglabgmu.wix.com/mylearninglab#!my-profile/rotwg
Clarified Resources on “My Favorites”
http://mylearninglabgmu.wix.com/mylearninglab#!my-favorites/cjnnh
Navigation FeedbackPositive feedback:• Menu is clearFeedback for improvement:• Confusion b/t resources and blogChanges made:• Group resources under blog format with categories • Added video times• Darkened font
Combined Resources and Blog
http://mylearninglabgmu.wix.com/mylearninglab#!resources-1/jd1o7
Future ChangesIf we were to continue this project, we would:• Use new colors• Make site functional• Incorporate social
and google sign on• Continue to work on
videos
Many thanks!This was a true “TEAM” effort!
Doug Baldwin Ellen Boucher Shannon Gunn Jennifer Kleiner Katrina Rainer
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