Training Teachers and Serving Students: Applying Usability Testing in Writing Programs
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McGovern, Heather
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
2007

Abstract:

Teachers often test course materials by using them in class. Usability testing provides an alternative: teachers receive student feedback and revise materials before teaching a class. Case studies based on interviews and observations with two teaching assistants who usability tested materials before teaching introductory technical writing demonstrate how usability testing can make novice teachers more confident about and help them predict student experiences with their assignments. By helping to train teachers, usability testing can also help better serve students.