Week Three

This week’s assignment Is actually the first half of a larger piece of work that you’ll complete next week.  

1. CONSIDER YOUR AUDIENCE:
   Using the questions on slide 6 of the notes, and readings from Redish and Chaffey, create two different “personas” of users who might utilize your client’s site. Make sure you identify the reasons they might come to the site, and what they hope to accomplish there.

Option 1:

Primary persona: Person who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, 35+, female

Goals are to be healthy and have a positive outlook on life.  Mental health is of utmost important.

The person has been searching the internet for answers and insight on their next  steps after a diagnosis and the decision to have surgery. They have searched various websites such as the American Cancer Society but they still desire more. They hope to find answers and someone who can relate to their situation.

Secondary persona:  Family and friend of someone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Their goals are to find answers and understand how they can support their loved one. They have been searching the internet for answers. They have gone to various cancer websites such as Susan G. Komen and the American cancer society. They have information about the facts but want more knowledge on how to handle other components of the diagnosis.

Option 2:

Primary persona: Veteran Teacher – This is a teacher who has been teaching 5+ years. They are familiar with technology. However, teaching online during COVID-19 has been a challenge. They have explored various websites such as edutopia but they still need more information in preparation for the future.

Secondary persona: K-12 administrator – This is a principal or upper level administrator. They would like to know strategies they can use to better prepare their teachers for online teaching. They desire tools and strategy for efficient teaching and learning using technology. They have explored numerous websites from Edutopia to the associated press and CNN. They want their teachers to be better prepared to use technology for effective teaching and learning.

Potential Persona: Graduate Students – Graduate student who would like support in online teaching and to a small extent their degree program. They desire tools that will help them succeed in their online courses. They are familiar with the professional development that takes place via social media (ex. twitter) but would like additional support.

• MAP THE TERRITORY:
  Using the readings on Information Architecture, and the visual examples of sitemaps, put together a sitemap that efficiently lays out your site, categorizes pages, provides a clear path of navigation, and meets the needs of audience defined in Part 1.

Option 1

Option 2

• WRITE THE WORDS:
  Choose two pages or sections from the sitemap you created in Part 2, and write the content for those pages (you can omit text that would appear in the header, footer, or sidebar, like navigation menus). Use the tips from the Redish reading, as well as the inverted pyramid, chunking, efficient links, clarity and concision to streamline the experience for the audience you identified in Part 1.

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Option 1:

About

__ Foundation is dedicated to helping newly diagnosed breast cancer patients take the first steps toward healing. To learn how you can receive assistance or how you can support take a look at the resources below.

History

A survivors story: ___ “We experience trials to stretch us and provide the opportunity to help others.  As a teenager my mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She committed to life style changes in an effort to extend her life. Years later when I was faced with my own diagnosis and triumph, I developed an insatiable desire to help others walk through their process and overcome.

The mission of __Foundation is to provide guidance during the first stages of a diagnoses and walk with newly diagnosed patients through surgery and recovery.

Nominate someone/products

If someone you know is having a breast surgery related to cancer, consider nominating them for one of our surgery care kit. The recipient will receive items to assist them in their journey. Packages include inspirational books, wet and dry mastectomy aprons, and your choice of other items (ex. medical notebooks/binders, journal, etc.) to help you or your loved one navigate this time.

Purchase:

Each item can be purchased separately. See our list of care package kit items.

Sunshine bill pay:

Would you like to have your bill’s paid! Or, do you know someone you would like to help? If so, please complete the nomination form and if chosen we will pay at least one bill!

Option 2:

About

Ed Quest Results is an educational consulting firm providing tools to help educators and trainers provide effective instruction. We can help through:

• Individual Professional Development
• Group Trainings and Professional development
• Consulting to help local schools and districts with online and blended learning
• Graduate Student Success

Note from Our founder Dr. Shantia Kerr Sims

Hello, I am an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg Missouri. I have worked in educational technology for 18 years and I’ve taught online courses for 17 years. My desire is to help others learn to effectively use technological tools for learning. Ed Quest Results is for those in the field and higher education students. I hope you find the information you need here relevant and helpful.

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• Online Learning Trainings – Learn tips for curriculum development, online assessment and evaluation, as well as identifying effective technological tools through our webinars, panel discussions and consultations.
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