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 Assignment is:  In class, present your proposal for using a disciplined approach to evaluating your learning application with users. __**Describe your research question/hypothesis (see below** ) **,**__ __ which variables you plan to study (dynamic versus static tutorial), __ why these variables were chosen (inconclusive research regarding the effectiveness of animated tutorials as compared with equivalent static graphics and text), ** the methods by which you will study these variables (as detailed below) **and ** with who (given), and how you will analyze your results (hmmm - looking for themes/common issues identified by our our users?) **.** Be prepared to comment informally on the expected implications of your study. **

 SMART has done some beta testing of their products at our school. Our assistant principal negotiated a set of Senteos clickers and a couple of SMART Boards we tested and ultimately kept. Not sure if this is common practice or not, but I would imagine to get our product in the hands of educators, there would need to be some incentive.

 I wonder about how much we can reasonably say about our future plans. Isn't it all speculative? I think we should state our intentions but until we have the results of this evaluative process, we will be hard pressed to make any claims that hold up.

A quick question do we also specify how we would measure the learning in future would it be like a summative assessment where in we give our product beta version for free or do we want to approach schools and hand them our product to use and provide us feedback ... Just a thought - Vanita (Not sure about this ??? But, I don't think that we need to say how at this point)( I don't think we need to give details about a pretend future,. Michele just suggested that we mention that we would test for product viability next..JJ) (Thanks, Vg)

//Which presentation (dynamic or static) is most effective in teaching users how to use the Virti-Cue application? or is it?? - We aren't testing the use of the application yet, are we? So our question must change - what is it that we are evaluating? We are evaluating the form of the tutorial - right? So would the question change to something like: //

JJ: I was thinking about Robin’s question about our inclusion of music in animation....should this be an additional question to the Survey??? Or, could be an informal question during post interview? As in, “The theme music adds enjoyment”: Strongly agree etc.(Survey Q) Or, do you have any thoughts around the inclusion of music?(Interview Q) However, the music, just like the Virti-Cue icon, is also our way of promoting our product! Therefore, we may say, no questions refer to this as we, as a design team, will not make concessions here? Or, change the question somehow, to ask whether its too long, short? Remember though, what Michele pointed out: ask the question and it begs an answer, whether it’s important or not. I guess in the presentation we could admit that this is an undecided area for us at the moment.

Another thought...we should probably mention the role the DECIDE framework plays in this evaluative process, so:( I agree-Vg)

I know I responded to the email below but can't seem to find it ... I'll keep an eye out!

February 25, 2011

Hi all,

 Robin, I have gone through both the Camtasia version and the .pdf file for the parallel design...all is fantastic! I’m so happy that you found Camtasia and PinPoint although I still don’t know how you did!! Thank goodness you did though...Jing Hell otherwise!  By the way, an earlier question that I found down the page in the Wiki referred to a possible opening/beginning music motif...do we still want this...I’ll be happy to create a wee something using instruments only? In fact I have a little Jeannette melody that I already created for something else. Any interest or not?

 I on to the PowerPoint now..missed yesterday...some dad upset...he is totally in denial at this point and becoming quite hard to deal with.

 Jeannette

On 11-02-23 10:42 PM, "Robin Halbert"  wrote: > <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">**Hi everyone,** > > Thanks for meeting this afternoon and all of the great work. I've made a few changes to the ppt – included Chris' info and switched around the 'parallel' design slides. See my notes and the ppt on the wiki:http://virticuetutorial.wikispaces.com/Production+Presentation+February+28+Start > > Also, I think I made the changes that I was supposed to to the Camtasia file, and have posted it here - http://virticuetutorial.wikispaces.com/Tutorial+in+progress > Please take a look and tell me what I've missed. :-) - see my notes on the wiki. > > Thanks again, > > Robin

Wednesday, February 23rd - Meeting at the University
 * finalized script for tutorial
 * added narration using Camtasia
 * discussed PowerPoint for Monday and established tasks
 * Finish PP slides, practice
 * Read through paper in wiki
 * got kicked out of a classroom
 * were rowdy and noisy in the hall - told to keep it down - what gives?? We thought it was reading week!!

February 21, 2011 I've drafted up a script and posted it in our wiki in the "Tutorial in progress" page. Take a look and see if it fits with our vision. I have kept it brief so it can be read within the 1 - 2 minute time frame. Also, read my note in the wiki regarding the icon pictures and social story pictures. Cheers, Chris

February 18, 2011

This looks extremely professional, Robin. Well done! This helps a great deal for the script. See you all on Wednesday, Chris

Hello everyone Robin I really like the new tool you have used to make a tutorial, so I am guessing now all the arrows from the slide would be replaced by the circle, right? because we can't have both. .. Jeannette, Sorry to hear about your dad and all that you are going through now. Do take care. If you need any help please do not hesitate I'll be happy to do whatever I can. See you all on Wed. Vanita

Hi Robin, I love it. The tutorial looks so professional Fantastic job Robin. How was the teacher Convention ? I attended a couple great sessions and some were O.k See you all on Wed Vanita

February 18, 2011

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;">Sorry here I am again,

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> I’m trying to do everything in a rush before I have to leave!! <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> I did a quick look at the slides on the Wiki Robin...they look great with all the images etc.

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> As well as being available to help with the production I will ponder the presentation format etc. and get onto it on my return Sunday...is that okay?

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> Jeannette

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;">Robin, it is wonderful!!! <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> And your voice is great too!!!

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> Thank you, thank you thank you!!!

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> jeannette

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;">Hi Robin, (and tea)

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> Just got to your email... <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> We have just found out that my dad Is going into a Hospice situation and my sister and I have been dealing with a lot of related legal stuff this week. After I send this I will not be home until Sunday...I am so sorry.

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> When I return, Sunday, I will get right on it and be a functioning group member! (My family leave for England on Saturday...I take to airport etc. then take care of my Mum and Dad overnight)

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> I am sorry that the Jing idea was so troublesome but if you have found a better alternative, then a sincere thank you. <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> (I did manage a bit of time to scan the essays yesterday and have posted to our other Wiki with some additions.)

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> Also, a quick thought, iMovie is easy to narrate into, and so is Garage-band. We can add the narration as we view the pre-recorded animations, put together in either of these application, from Jing if you like? The curser idea sounds very appropriate and functional....good find! <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> When I can, I’ll also download and have a look at the two apps. you found. <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> Sorry this is all on you...if you can leave stuff until Monday, I could meet up with you, Robin, and we can problem solve together if needed? Let me know.

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> Actually, I’ll take the laptop with me and try to keep a track of what’s happening...

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> Sorry again...I do not mean for all this to happen, it’s out of my control

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;"> Jeannette

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">Hi everyone, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">I tried a couple of test runs with Camtasia and I think it will be perfect for us. Check out the sample video on the tutorial in progress wiki tab, or the file attached. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">Let me know what you think. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">If we like this, Jeannette, then I don't think that you and I need to meet early to work on it. It will be a matter of recording with the narration and then blending the clips together, which can be done in Camtasia, by the way. I really like the app from what I've seen so far. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">Robin <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">P.s. The sample is really short – I just wanted to get a sense of what it would look/sound like. I like it … With someone else's voice, of course!!

On 11-02-18 11:08 AM, "Robin Halbert" <rlhalbert@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;">**Hi everyone,** > > After messing around with one slide, taking jings, and trying to animate, I think we need to change our technique. I took 90 jings on the arrow moving on one slide, and still the animation was choppy (with 10 more slides to go, I don't think I can face another 900 jings!!). I've downloaded a simple app called 'Pinpoint <[]> ' that costs $1.99. It is an app that allows you to change your cursor. I've looked through them and find that the circle, changed to red, and set to 'circle with visual click' looks good for our app. We can then just take a screen recording of what we want with narration included in it. The circle cursor can be moved in 'real time' to indicate the correct buttons to press. When you click on the cursor, the centre turns red, indicating the click, and drawing further attention to the appropriate button. We may end up with a series of 'mini recordings' from each of our 10 slides that we can then merge together for the final product. I'm not sure that you can record and add narration all at once using jing, so am going to download a free 30 day trial of Camtasia <[]>, which I believe allows you to do so. In this case then, all we will need to do is 'click, narrate, move the cursor, and voila!' we will have our video. > > Let me know what you think. > Thanks, > Robin > > P.s. In the absence of feedback I'm assuming that the most recent screenshots on the wiki are acceptable to everyone … Any suggestions? Changes wanted?

February 14, 2011 - In Class Meeting Finish tutorial; Pull together presentation for the 28th - what? who? how?
 * looked at graphic examples
 * made decisions regarding final graphics to use
 * went through slides and looked for consistency and application of design principles
 * set a meeting date: February 23 - in the cafeteria of the Ed Block at 4:30 - Chris won't get there until 5:15 or so ... Robin & Jeannette will perhaps meet earlier - to do the Jings - we could meet before that date too, Jeannette and get this niggly work out of the way - may make for a more productive meeting on the 23rd.
 * Considered using ProshowWeb to produce the final movie
 * =Purpose of 23rd meeting:=

January 31, 2011 - In Class Meeting Did I miss anything??
 * finalized our decision to proceed with a video/animated tutorial
 * discussed doing some parallel testing (static images vs. animated?)
 * talked about setting up a website to host the application (iweb)
 * research on simplification - pros, cons
 * will engage in research over the next week or two:
 * Vanita - use of text
 * Robin - use of animation
 * Chris - write-up on length - summarizing research
 * Jeannette - use of graphics
 * In each of these areas consider: value of using; value of using one format vs. another; rationale for using
 * add write-ups to research page - links, as well as text with link to 'paper' page
 * Also consider use of narration/sound/music/voice-overs - information to guide our development
 * Format - continue with 'CommonCraft-type' format
 * message - cut-outs - in colour to create a realistic representation
 * need to make larger images of the steps in the process

__**Group Meeting at Chris' House**__
 * January 22, 2011**


 * finalized plans for proposal and storyboard
 * started research - re: length of tutorial
 * created powerpoint
 * sketched cards for sample animation of tutorial
 * practiced pp
 * please add ... did we make any decisions? Hmm ...


 * January 17, 2011**


 * __Group Meeting__**
 * decided to focus on an aspect of the application - create a tutorial for
 * looked at possible tutorial formats
 * have a menu, if possible, of topics
 * offer control of audio
 * use a clear voice
 * steps clearly explained
 * 2 minutes or less - justify - why keep it short?
 * No big hand!
 * zooming helps focus attention
 * music on intro slide adds professional look/feel
 * set up at first in video - on this video you will learn ...
 * storyboard ideas - present proposal and storyboard ideas

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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 29px;">January 10, 2011


 * __Group Meeting__**

Ideas for consideration/possible project direction

· Tutorial – whys and wherefores of using, expected outcomes – · Website – would add to it  · Chris – Joomla – · Developing webpage – what graphics we would use · How to engage adults – compare · Google Sketchup - e.g. has video tutorials · Tutorial – compare static images and text – · Check photoshop elements video · Think about what aspect we would like to develop a tutorial for · For adults to teach them how to successfully use the application · Review product – outline where you could have a tutorial · Review some tutorials on web · Think about aspects of media to include/exclude. <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: yellow; background-origin: initial; font-family: Symbol;">· ** Create wiki for group ** <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: yellow; background-origin: initial; font-family: Symbol;">· ** Brainstorm on wiki – what we might focus on ** <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: yellow; background-origin: initial; font-family: Symbol;">· ** Section – on tutorials that we’ve looked at and elements that they incorporate ** <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: yellow; background-origin: initial; font-family: Symbol;">· ** What’s possible? **

How does this contribute to solving our learning problem? Which is students and autism.

Learning is mediated by an adult – which media can we use to best teach adults how to use our product?

· Text and graphic · Animations – · Browse around

What will the tutorial be about? How to use the product or an aspect of the product.

For our meeting at 1pm on Saturday January 22, my address is 902 - 120 Silvercreek Close NW. (Intersection of Nose Hill Drive and Silver Springs Blvd in the green townhomes) My neighbours are away, so you are welcome to park beside my red van. See you then! Chris