For this week's project you will be comparing two methods for learning about typical tasks that users perform with some information structure. So that we can compare results, we will focus on student users and the CTI Web site.
Construct a few questions you could ask student for learning about common tasks they perform on the CTI Web site. You may choose the method for how you administer them, such as through email, interview, or written questionnaire. As much as possible, try to learn at least 3 common tasks.
We will discuss contextual inquiry methods in class. Based on our discussions, construct a method to learn about tasks students perform with the CTI Web site. Try to learn about 3 tasks.
Ideally, query different users for both methods.
Summarize both of your methods and the resulting tasks. Discuss and compare the effectiveness of both methods.
List and briefly summarize three different project ideas. Ideally the project should consist of an information structure leading to hundreds of content items (real or artificially created).
Before class time of the due time, have your answers printed out.
Be prepared to discuss your results and analysis in class.