T/TAC Project Site
Fall 2003 - Group 1

 


Team: All
Source:  Shuangbao Wang
Date
(Planned, Completed)
 10-15-03
Summary:

 Team met with Shuangbao to discuss findings from research related to Performance Analysis document. Issues discussed included Mary Wilds recent issue related to being able to find a workshop she was working on as well as lists of concerns compiled through team testing of the website and the usability review.

Shuangbao indicated that the last T/TAC group had done extensive usability tests and made many enhancements so it was surprising that there were still usability issues. He also indicated that many of the proposed additions had been in previous versions so the coding is readily available.

We went through several types of template creation as a group and Shuangbao provided comments regarding the usability issues.

 

Questions:

Miscellaneous background information:

We are currently evaluating Phase 6. Revisions will be incorporated into Phase 7.

What are "optional categories"?
This information is used for searching for webshops. Some will fit under more than one category.

Why can't I find the workshop I uploaded from my MAC?
System does not support uploading templates using the MAC IE interface.

Path to graphics file is lost when I use the "back arrow" on my browser.
Can incorporate an auto-save when grahics are entered.
Can incorporate navigation into web pages.

Can we set up the system so templates are created locally?
This is problematic because of the database design of the system.

There are broken links when you click "why" and "help" on the graphic entry page.
These can be fixed.

Text + Image Template:
Remove box if only one graphic is included in the page.
Check box to delete optional graphic frame on page.

End of Create Module Page:
Revise options: "Finish Module", "Add Page", "Finish Page"

Save options-- page level, module level, workshop level:
Pages are saved once they're started.
Revise options: "Cancel" and "Exit w/o Saving"
Pop-up Warning that the document will not be saved.

Workshop Creation Feedback Form:
This form is not programmed yet.

Many of the identified usability issues can be addressed with documentation and changes in the on-screen labeling of activities. We will review this as part of our analysis.
Screen says "Create Webshop" when it should say "Create Module"
We will also will review for consistent page headers and titles.

Need "Publish all Modules" option
Replace "Edit Page" option
Is "Take Offline" clear?
Add "Publish All" at end of Module Creation page

Need to review Feedback Form (viewer version)
Form is good, but onscreen information needs clarification.

Add Template for "Text + Audio"
Uses Quicktime player

Size of video files:
1MB and larger don't seem to work

Search features:
Add "Search by Creator"
System displays first 20 matches on searches

Improve editing features:
Add little icon showing what the template looks like for reference while in the template creation process
Add "Print Preview" type option for editing

 



 

 

Answers:

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last updated: October 19, 2003