Working Together to Improve Usability

2011 ◽  
pp. 167-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mie Nørgaard ◽  
Kasper Hornbæk
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Collaborative Cross ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Software Developers ◽  
Professional Goals ◽  
Working Together

In theory, usability work is an important and well-integrated activity in developing software. In practice, collaboration on improving usability is ridden with challenges relating to conflicting professional goals, tight project schedules, and unclear usability findings. The authors study those challenges through 16 interviews with software developers, usability experts, and project managers. Four themes that are key challenges to successful interaction between stakeholders are identified: poor timing when delivering usability results, results lacking relevance, little respect for other disciplines, and difficulties sharing important information. The authors review practices that have successfully addressed these challenges and discuss their observations as encompassing multiple perspectives and as a collaborative cross-professional learning process.

Working Together to Improve Usability

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mie Nørgaard ◽  
Kasper Hornbæk
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Collaborative Cross ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Software Developers ◽  
Professional Goals ◽  
Working Together

In theory, usability work is an important and well-integrated activity in developing software. In practice, collaboration on improving usability is ridden with challenges relating to conflicting professional goals, tight project schedules, and unclear usability findings. The authors study those challenges through 16 interviews with software developers, usability experts, and project managers. Four themes that are key challenges to successful interaction between stakeholders are identified: poor timing when delivering usability results, results lacking relevance, little respect for other disciplines, and difficulties sharing important information. The authors review practices that have successfully addressed these challenges and discuss their observations as encompassing multiple perspectives and as a collaborative cross-professional learning process.

Działanowo-zadaniowe nauczanie języków obcych w ujęciu neuropedagogicznym: Zaangażowanie uczących się a efektywność kształcenia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sławomira Kołsut
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Modern School ◽  
Constructivist Model

The action-task approach is a modern approach to language learning and teaching, offering more opportunities for active participation in the class and greater engagement in the learning process than traditional approaches, which include for example the communicative approach. The aim of this publication is to show the action-task approach from multiple perspectives: pedagogical, glottodidactic and neurobiological. In the pedagogical dimension, it refers to the issues of the new culture of learning and teaching and to the constructivist model of learning. In practice, this means that learners acquire knowledge and skills actively through their own actions. This method implies that classes are oriented towards shaping learners‘ independence and their gradual acquisition of autonomy. In the modern school, the learner acquires, apart from knowledge, which is no longer the priority of teaching, the competences needed for future work. In the modern knowledge society, these competences are becoming increasingly important, as they are more difficult to acquire than generally available knowledge. Therefore, during the modern learning process the student is provided with conditions for the development of social, methodological as well as personal competences, which play a very important role in achieving individual well-being. The action-task approach is not only a constructivist way of learning and teaching languages, but also a philosophy, referring to considerations of learning, teaching, perception of reality, communication and interaction with fellow learners, and formation of attitudes and values needed in human life.

scholarly journals “Choose Your Own Adventure”: Web-Based Case Studies of Inclusive Education as a Form of Professional Learning for School Principals

2021 ◽  
pp. 194277512110469
Author(s):  
Steve Sider ◽  
Kimberly Maich ◽  
Jacqueline Specht ◽  
Carolyn Treadgold ◽  
Hillary Winger
Keyword(s):  
School Leadership ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
School Principals ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Function Form ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Inclusive School

We examine the process of developing web-based case studies, a novel form of professional learning for principals, specifically related to inclusive school leadership. Based on the input from 39 principals, 5 case studies were developed with branching scenarios that provided multiple options for decision-making. These “choose your own adventure” case studies were used in a special education for school administrators course with 109 participants in Ontario, Canada. We consider the authenticity of the cases, the importance of incorporating multiple perspectives, and issues related to function, form, and choice. We incorporate five lessons for developing web-based case studies.

The Impact of Agile Methodologies on the Quality of Information Systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth E. Kendall ◽  
Sue Kong ◽  
Julie E. Kendall
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Software Developers ◽  
Agile Methodologies ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Strategic Process ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

Systems developers and IT project managers who apply agile methods for developing information systems (IS) subscribe to a set of values and principles. This adherence to a set of values and principles, along with a passion or fervor surrounding the agile philosophy, made us question whether the adoption of agile methodologies has an effect on information systems built, and in particular, the quality of the IS developed. In this paper we construct a conceptual model, conduct a survey of software developers, and analyze our results, which support our hypotheses about the importance of the strategic selection of a development methodology. We conclude that practicing project managers should consider the decision to use certain methodologies as part of the strategic process.

scholarly journals Sharing Multiple Perspectives on Burning: Towards a Participatory and Intercultural Fire Management Policy in Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana

Fire ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bibiana Bilbao ◽  
Jayalaxshmi Mistry ◽  
Adriana Millán ◽  
Andrea Berardi
Keyword(s):  
Fire Management ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Fire Policy ◽  
General Acceptance ◽  
Fire Exclusion ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Governmental Institutions ◽  
Management Workshop

Although there is convincing scientific research for the role of Indigenous fire practices in sustainable land management, Indigenous peoples’ involvement in policy-making is limited. This paper presents findings from a fire management workshop where experiences and perspectives were shared among 60 academic, government, and Indigenous representatives from 27 organizations from Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana. The data, in the form of small group discussions, participatory drawings, whole group reflections, and videos, showed that although there was general acceptance about the central role of fire in traditional Indigenous livelihoods and its importance for protecting the biological and cultural diversity of ecosystems, there were also tensions around the past imposition of a dominant fire exclusion discourse of governmental institutions in Indigenous territories. Overcoming the gaps derived from different experiences and historical worldviews, and building mutual trust and respect were the main challenges when integrating multiple perspectives through the “intercultural interface” of institutions working on environmental management and governance. The elaboration of a common declaration and next steps in the framework of a “Participatory and Intercultural Fire Management Network”, created during the workshop to enhance a sustainable fire policy, revealed the conviction of working together for Indigenous fire management legitimization and strengthening from all participants of the three countries.

scholarly journals A Case Study of User-Centred Design in Four Swiss RUP Projects

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Vukelja ◽  
Klaus Opwis ◽  
Lothar Müller
Keyword(s):  
User Interfaces ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
End Users ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Software Developers ◽  
User Centred Design ◽  
Ui Design ◽  
Unified Process ◽  
Easy Integration

We analysed four Rational Unified Process (RUP) projects in Switzerland that identified themselves as following a user-centred approach. Grounded theory served for analysis of 12 interviews with software developers, project managers, and UI specialists. For each professional group we analysed their work context, motivations, work practices, and strategies used to overcome the obstacles to user-centred design. Results show that end users did not participate in the projects. Instead of working directly with end users, participants used data from marketing research or consulted colleagues from other departments. Prototypes played an important role. We suggest the following remedies: (1) developing methods for easy integration of existing company knowledge about products with usability features, (2) professionalising UI design by educating project stakeholders in standard UI design, (3) creating an approved pool of company's personas for UI specialists' work, and (4) educating customers on their right to get good user interfaces.

scholarly journals Inspiring teaching: learning from exemplary practitioners

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Sammons ◽  
Ariel Mariah Lindorff ◽  
Lorena Ortega ◽  
Alison Kington
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
School Improvement ◽  
Professional Learning Communities ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
New Evidence ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the concept of ' inspiring teaching' based on case studies of exemplary practitioners in England to inform professional development and collaborative learning and support school improvement. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a mixed methods design involving multiple perspectives. Data sources included interviews with teachers, two systematic classroom observation schedules and qualitative field notes from classroom observations. Quantitative and qualitative findings were integrated to allow for triangulation and synthesis. Findings The ‘inspiring’ sample of teachers exhibited many strengths in terms of the characteristics of more effective teaching identified in previous literature. However, the integration and synthesis of evidence also reveals core features of inspiring practice and highlighted the strong emotional and reflective components that distinguish inspiring practice, including: positive relationships; good classroom/behaviour management; positive and supportive climate; formative feedback; high quality learning experiences; enjoyment, and high levels of student engagement and motivation. Research limitations/implications This small-scale study was based on a purposive sample of 17 teachers in England therefore results cannot necessarily be generalised to other contexts. Practical implications The research findings and approaches can be used to support teachers' professional development and provide resources to promote collaboration in developing professional learning communities. Originality/value The investigation provides new evidence on the characteristics, practices and views of inspiring teachers. The use of multiple perspectives and integration of findings provides new evidence to inform and support the development of professional learning communities.

scholarly journals Induction Program: An Effort to Improve Professionalism of Novice Principals

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Tutik Susilowati
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Novice Principals ◽  
Induction Program

<p><em>School principals had a very important role to create schools which passed Indonesian students who were expected to be smart and competitive so that they could c</em><em>o</em><em>mpete in industrial revolution era 4.0. Being school principals was not an easy challenge, especially for novice principals. Transition from teachers to principals inflicted several problems. Therefore, induction program was needed by novice principals. The purpose of this article was to develop an understanding on the concept of induction program for novice principals as an effort to develop professionalism. This article was written based on the result of literature review on novice principals, induction program, and some relevant studies. This article concluded that induction program prepared novice principals to succeed as school principals who were capable to do their roles, main tasks, and functions so that their professionalism was developed. Novice principals would through professional learning process in which they learned to adapt themselves from being teachers to being school principals</em><em>.</em><em></em></p>

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