This document outlines steps for conducting primary research through observation to better understand users and their perspectives. It involves identifying a user in a situation, observing from their point of view while recording details of tasks and potential issues. The goal is to analyze the data, draw conclusions, and gain empathy to simplify processes or address other problems arising from the situation. Examples provided include observing daily activities like working, eating, and cleaning for insights.
Part of a workshop I am presenting with Brian Kelly at ALT-C 2009. My role is to set out a dream of how higher education might be, which I do by means of an extended (and overstretched some might say) fruit-based metaphor.
My keynote for the Global Ed Conference 2013.
For the last 14 years I've been living and teaching in international schools around the world. From Munich, Germany to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Bangkok, Thailand, and now Yokohama, Japan, teaching internationally has been an amazing and fantastic adventure. Every country, school and community has taught me something new, and every day I am envious of my students who have grown up in this ever-changing environment. During this presentation, I'll share some of the key highlights (for me) of teaching in international schools. I hope this will encourage you to start your own adventure in a new country too!
At Yokohama International School we use Google Apps for just about everything from managing shared homework calendars for homeroom groups, to student rubrics for student/parent/teacher feedback, to assignment sheets, and Google Sites to store templates, forms and important documents. This session will share strategies for keeping yourself, students, colleagues and parents organized and running smoothly with the many options that Google Apps for Education provide.
Part of a workshop I am presenting with Brian Kelly at ALT-C 2009. My role is to set out a dream of how higher education might be, which I do by means of an extended (and overstretched some might say) fruit-based metaphor.
My keynote for the Global Ed Conference 2013.
For the last 14 years I've been living and teaching in international schools around the world. From Munich, Germany to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Bangkok, Thailand, and now Yokohama, Japan, teaching internationally has been an amazing and fantastic adventure. Every country, school and community has taught me something new, and every day I am envious of my students who have grown up in this ever-changing environment. During this presentation, I'll share some of the key highlights (for me) of teaching in international schools. I hope this will encourage you to start your own adventure in a new country too!
At Yokohama International School we use Google Apps for just about everything from managing shared homework calendars for homeroom groups, to student rubrics for student/parent/teacher feedback, to assignment sheets, and Google Sites to store templates, forms and important documents. This session will share strategies for keeping yourself, students, colleagues and parents organized and running smoothly with the many options that Google Apps for Education provide.
A short presentation about the process that Yokohama International School went through to develop our Connected Learning Community (1:1 program) for the Learning 2.014 Africa conference.
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Struggling To Get Prospects To Call You Back ? Try These Three Simple Strateg...Ago Cluytens
We’ve all been there. It was love at first sight. They loved your product, and told you so. Repeatedly. You had great conversations. They asked for a proposal. You spent hours on working on a masterpiece.
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A short presentation about the process that Yokohama International School went through to develop our Connected Learning Community (1:1 program) for the Learning 2.014 Africa conference.
Choosing Social Media that Fit Your Worshiping CommunityTech Steward
presented by DJ Chuang at "Worshiping in the Matrix: technology in communication, culture, and the church" conference on November 5, 2011 @ Multnomah Portland
There's a movement brewing built upon leveraging the transformative power of creativity to help us work and create better so that we can produce work infused with meaning. Discover how by knowing your Why, instilling tiny habits to cultivate your creative spark, and finally, fomenting creative collaboration based on the tenets of improv and open spaces, you can take the spark of Creativity (R)Evolution and use it as the impetus to push you, your teams, and your companies to create betterness.
Things I Want To Model As Your TeacherWesley Fryer
This is a presentation I shared for students in "Technology 4 Teachers" at the University of Central Oklahoma on 13 January 2010. T4T curriculum is linked on wiki.powerfulingredients.com.
Struggling To Get Prospects To Call You Back ? Try These Three Simple Strateg...Ago Cluytens
We’ve all been there. It was love at first sight. They loved your product, and told you so. Repeatedly. You had great conversations. They asked for a proposal. You spent hours on working on a masterpiece.
You sent it through. Then nothing. Not a bleep. You e-mailed. Gently. Nothing. Called them. Still nothing. Reached out. Again. Again.
Still nothing. Now what ?
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Quality control is vital to every industry. This is why every department in a company need create a method they use in ensuring quality. This, perhaps, will not only improve the quality of products and bring errors to the barest minimum, but take it to a near perfect finish.
It is beyond a moot point that a good book will somewhat be judged by its cover, but the content of the book remains king. No matter how beautiful the cover, if the quality of writing or presentation is off, that will be a reason for readers not to come back to the book or recommend it.
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So you tried all the ways to beautify your bullet points on your pitch deck but it just got way uglier. These points are supposed to be memorable and leave a lasting impression on your audience. With these tips, you'll no longer have to spend so much time thinking how you should present your pointers.
Hello everyone! I am thrilled to present my latest portfolio on LinkedIn, marking the culmination of my architectural journey thus far. Over the span of five years, I've been fortunate to acquire a wealth of knowledge under the guidance of esteemed professors and industry mentors. From rigorous academic pursuits to practical engagements, each experience has contributed to my growth and refinement as an architecture student. This portfolio not only showcases my projects but also underscores my attention to detail and to innovative architecture as a profession.
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3. STEP 2: STEP IN THE USER’S SHOES AND SEE THE WORLD FROM
THEIR PERSPECTIVE
4. THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPATHY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzPMMSKfKZQ
5. STEP 3: RECORD THE OBSERVATIONS
• Take photos of the user doing something related to the situation eg. working, eating, preparing food
• Take note of the steps required to do tasks related to the situation eg, washing a plate after use
• Ask yourself if those tasks are necessary or can they be simplifed?
• What are some of the other issues that might arise from the same situation?
