[OPLINLIST] Fw: NEW Kent State workshop---Usability Testing for the Web!

[Laura Cheng]

Usability Testing Workshop  
   
Dr. Laura Cheng and Dr. Jason Holmes spoke on the topic of "usability testing of the Web" at the December CO-ASIS&T Program.  After the presentation, several participants expressed further interest in usability testing.  Dr. Laura Cheng will offer a 2-day workshop on the topic on March 16 and 17 at the SLIS Columbus Program. This workshop is part of the Continuing Education Programs of the Kent State University and anyone interested in this topic can enroll in the program.   
   
Topics covered in the Usability Testing workshop include: planning of usability testing, task and needs analysis, testing procedure (lab and non-lab setting), data analysis, and ethical concerns related to usability testing. The workshop is specifically designed for people in the library community.  Hands-on practice will be part of the curriculum.  Please see the following message for the workshop announcement from SLIS.   
   
If you have any questions regarding the workshop, please contact Dr. Laura Cheng (yrcheng at kent.edu) at the School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University.  
   
Thanks.  
   
Dr. Laura Cheng  

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Yungrang Laura Cheng, Ph. D., Assistant Professor
School of Library and Information Science
Kent State University
yrcheng at kent.edu
(Voice) 614.292.7746; (Fax) 614.292.3618
124 Mount Hall, 1050 Carmack Rd.
Columbus, OH 43210
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  From: Rhonda Filipan [mailto:rfilipan at SLIS.KENT.EDU]
To: KSUSLIS-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU
Sent: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:02:46 -0500
Subject: NEW Kent State workshop---Usability Testing for the Web!

This Spring semester, Kent State University School of Library and 
Information Science will be offering a new, cutting-edge 
workshop: "Usability Testing for the Web." One section will be offered 
in Columbus.

The goal of this workshop is to introduce fundamental concepts, 
principles, and techniques for user testing and evaluation on the Web. 
Methods covered include heuristics, user/needs analysis, and task 
analysis. Techniques for data collection and analysis, along with 
report creation and presentation will also be covered. Students will 
gain hands-on experience with usability testing methods and procedure. 
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the 
methods and techniques for conducting usability testing; and will have 
gained hands-on experience with usability testing

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Usability Testing for the Web (A)
March 16 - 17
Fri. & Sat.
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Columbus: Ohio State (130 Mount Hall)
Dr. Laura Cheng, SLIS Assistant Professor
Call # 22997
Cost: $408 + $25 technology fee


TO REGISTER:

* Kent State students use Web for Students: wfs.kent.edu and enter the 
call #
* If not a KSU student, please call 1-800-672-KSU2


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Rhonda S. Filipan, M.A., M.L.S.
Academic Program Coordinator
Kent State University
School of Library and Information Science
P.O. Box 5190
Library 314
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-0013 (phone)
330-672-7965 (fax)
http://www.slis.kent.edu
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