UW Bothell Department of Education Kyle Risan Omar Bushnaq Maryam Bodil Omnell Cory Murry
A UWB student perspective Main Page What’s missing
UWB’s Education Students Younger Students Good to have general program descriptions Online application would be helpful Not as cool as other department sites Returning Students Very functional Direct links are good Specifically, links to course descriptions and time schedule
Kathleen Martin Concern/ Objectives Functional Level Present Condition: confusing, hard to use Clear Pathways Course descriptions Sequence of courses –Masters in Education –Minor in Education –Teacher’s Certificate
Kathleen Martin Concern/ Objectives Reduce number of phone calls Website should answer FAQ’s I.E. How do I apply? How can I receive financial aid? Missing Links/ Information Financial Aid Upcoming Events/ Sessions –Information Sessions
Kathleen Martin Concern/ Objectives Faculty Biographies Alumni comments Links to School Districts I.E. Internship, Teaching Positions Current Students vs. Perspective Students
Competitors Lesley College, City University, Central Washington University (Lynwood), Western Washington University Western Washington University Most Efficient and Effective Western Washington Washington No links to school districts or teaching positions
Target User of Website Not Typical 18 year old High School Graduate 35+ years old; Career Change Not interested in graphics or pictures Interested in information structure and quality Quality of links
Recommendations Links to School Districts Researched & Useful Bios of faculty with pictures Activity photos Testimonials from alumni Graphics of Interaction
Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions link (FAQ’s) Survey current students Office staff keep records of FAQ’s from prospects Usability Site Map (visually enhancing) Similar to Google.com with 5-10 useful direct links Design structure based on content decisions
Main Page Mock-Up Feedback More Pictures of People Changes in Color Site Map Needed Search Option is Necessary
Main Page vs. Education Page Main Page is a Marketing Tool Education Page is an Informative Site
Chris Byrne Interview Target Students not as Technically Inclined Do Not Need a Slap in the Face Students Have Year Old Computers
Chris’s Goals Informative Site Not a Lot of Bells and Whistles
Chris’s Mock-Up Additions Made to New SiteNew Site
Our Mock-Up
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