Author : Polina Kabakova
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis Monitoring the Short-term Outcomes of Project-based UXD Community-engaged Learning Courses by : Polina Kabakova
Download or read book Monitoring the Short-term Outcomes of Project-based UXD Community-engaged Learning Courses written by Polina Kabakova and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community-engaged learning is an experiential learning approach aimed at addressing community needs while benefitting students and community partners through applied learning opportunities. This research focuses on evaluating community-engaged learning initiatives within the field of user experience design (UXD). Evaluation was done using a mixed-methods approach which considers both students' and community partners' perspectives. Findings revealed community-engaged learning benefits for both students and community partners. Students gained UXD competencies, interpersonal skills, and empathy. Community partners garnered useful deliverables and an increased understanding of UXD. Results also suggest community-engaged learning initiatives offer a mutually beneficial experience for students and community partners. Recommendations, informed by the assessment of community-engaged learning initiative costs, are also provided. The primary recommendations include: (1) providing a clear outline of the engagement deliverables and timelines upfront; and (2) extending the timeframe of engagement. This research provides preliminary support for community-engaged learning initiatives among UXD programs.