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Usability Test for Google Reader

 Table of Contents

1. Executive Summery
2. Usability Team
3. Test Parameters
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Statement of Test Issues and Goals
6. Description of Test Environment
7. User Profiles
8. List of Participant tasks
9. Methods of Evaluation
 Usability Test (Data Collection Forms
 Post Test Questionnaire
10. Test Results
 Methodology
 Results
 Conclusions
11. Final Recommendations
 Revision plan for PDFs
 Revision Plan for Videos
12. Appendix

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 Executive Summary
The executive summary of this document is important.

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 Usability Team
The team used to edit this work was as follows:

Georgia Cardwell

Gerald McClean

Shelly Rodrigo

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 Test Parameters
The time frame for this test will be roughly 10 minutes and is to be taken at the participant’s
leisure. The budget for the test is relatively low. The costs will include the paper the test is
printed on as well as the hourly wage of those administrating the test. No facilities will be
rented due to the fact the students and faculties are to complete this test at home. The
audience for the test results is the IT department at GeekTech University. With these test
results they will be able to determine if the materials they are distributing are serving their
desired purpose.

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 Statement of Purpose
The test plan is to survey all of those which used the Google Reader instruction materials and
find out if they were an effective instructional tool. Once the students and faculty have taken
the test, the results will be used to gage the instructional materials overall effectiveness.
Adjustments will be made in future versions based off of the results from this test.

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 Statement of Test Issues and Goals
Test issues include how the test will be distributed as well as collected. Since GeekTech
University is a relatively small school we need a high percentage of test takers to return the
results.

The goals of this test are to ensure students and faculty can utilize free online resources
provided by Google to increase their productivity and effectiveness on campus.

Main concerns include:

 Accuracy of results
 Ratio of faculty to student submissions
 Effectiveness of the issued instructional materials

Objectives:
 To see if the usability tests needs to be revised
 Increase productivity of all those who read the material and watch the videos

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 Description of Test Environment
The test environment will be the out of the class room. Since most of our GeekTech Students
are online this will be familiar ground for them. Upon completion of their course requiring
where they used Google Reader they will be asked to evaluate several aspects of the training
material. Faculty may complete the test at home or at work. The expected deadline for the
faculty will be upon the completion of the schedule.

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 User Profiles
The type of people that use this document will be the students and faculty of GeekTech
University. They have a higher level of education than the average person.

 Participant Recruitment Plan

 Participant Screening Plan
 Consent Form/s

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 List of Participant Tasks
Usability Test
Post Test

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 Methods of Evaluation
 Data collection
Post test Questionnaire

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 Usability Test
Thank you for your interest in improving GeekTech University’s tutorial for Google Reader. In
order for us to collect information to improve your experience using Google reader we ask that
you fill out this brief questionnaire. Please darken the appropriate circle.

1) Please indicate your status at GeekTech Univeristy:

o Undergraduate Student
o Graduate Student
o Post graduate Student
o Staff Member
o Faculty Member

2) Please indicate your age group:

o 18-22
o 23-30
o 31-40
o Over 40

3) How often do you visit Google.com or us other free Google applications?

o Never
o Once a Week
o Multiple times a Week
o Daily
o Multiple times a Day

4) Do you use other free Google applications or functions listed below

o Google Search
o Google Calendar
o Gmail
o Google Documents
o Google Maps
o Other

5) Do you feel that these applications make your life easier?

o Yes
o No

6) Do you own an Android smart phone powered by Google?

o Yes
o No

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7) After reading the materials provided by GeekTech University do you feel that you have a
better understanding of the Google Reader application?
o Yes
o No

8) After viewing the videos presented on Google reader do you feel that you have a better
understanding of the Google Reader application?
o Yes
o No

9) Which do you feel were more effective in making you understand how to use Google
Reader?
o The videos were more effective
o The written instructions were more effective

10) What improvements can be made in the teaching materials to make them easier to
understand
o None
o More detailed instructions
o Less detailed instructions
o More pictures and diagrams
o Less Pictures and Diagrams

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 Post Test Questionnaire
Date:
Participant Number:
Observers:

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. You’re responses are very valuable to
GeekTech University. Please circle the letter that best describes your answer below.

1. You would recommend these instructional materials to others

a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree

2. The functions of Google Reader could have been explained in more detail
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree

3. You understood all of the instructions given in the documents and videos
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree

4. It was easy to use these materials

a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree

5. If this system was used to explain another Google application you would use it
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree

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 Test Results
 Methodology
o The instructional materials for Google reader were distributed and used by
students and faculty. The materials included print and video instruction on
several functions of the application. Upon the materials being given out,
students and faculty answered questions on the materials. Through the answers
given the effectiveness of our materials was evaluated and modified to better fit
our student’s needs.
 Results
o The results of the test were a success. 100% of those surveyed felt that they
benefited from the materials handed out.
 Conclusions
o

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 Final Recommendations
1) Revision plan for PDFs
2) Revision Plan for Videos

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Appendix

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