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Information Architecture adds structure to digital design products... User-Centered Design adds usability value for end users... Graphic Design adds aesthetic value to e-learning Websites... Instructional Design adds learning value to Websites... Sr Information Architect Specialist IA Usability Testing Skills Successful completion of projects require doing usability testing; end users have to be able to use Websites or digital design products in order to complete online transactions. Information Architecture is a highly specialized field that requires specific training and education relevant to every IA project or employment situation. Without degrees in IA, it might be difficult to grasp why IA is both important and required for Websites or digital design products, including understanding user-centered design principles. Understanding why usability testing is necessary and how to do it. In terms of doing heuristic evaluations and how to design usability tests for effective data collection, this includes doing: heuristic evaluations, heuristic estimations, cognitive walkthroughs, pluralistic walkthroughs, feature inspections, consistency inspections, standards inspections, and formal usability inspections. E-Learning Development— Information Architecture, Corporate Training & Usability Testing Information Architects are introduced to the instructional design and development processes commonly applied in the production of e-learning for education, businesses, and community settings, including Information Architecture. One reviews the fundamental instructional concepts supporting various e-learning strategies, tactics, and media (IA MAEd, ITEC 865). Information Architects apply these concepts through a major design and development project, using a variety of multi-media computer programming softwares. During this course one concentrates development efforts on creating simulation, game-based, or goal-based-scenario driven e-learning modules. Information Architects are introduced to the field of e-learning through exploration of methods, applications, and current business models. Discussion of the Information Architecture and instructional design considerations, technical implementation requirements, and implications for learning (and teaching) for a range of e-learning approaches. One's learning of this content will be assessed primarily through several short papers and hands-on activities assigned throughout the semester. Information Architects develop a comprehensive e-learning instructional module, working in a team environment. One works with a team of peers to plan, design and develop an original e-learning module. One's team will choose an e-learning topic, carry out front-end analysis, design and develop instructional activities, and conduct formative evaluation using The ADDIE Model and The IA Model, including doing usability testing. [ » need more info—see Details about IA / IXD / ID Coursework ] top   |   back to portfolio Copyright ©—2007-2012. All rights reserved. Last updated: January 1, 2009 Steven Heitman, IA MAIA, IA MAEd Sr Information Architect Specialist Corporate Training Specialist IA Design & Usability