In this course/workshop you will learn about the field of children's user research (with a focus on technology and media) and how you can leverage your background and experience working with children to a new space and industry. Students will gain a deeper understanding of children’s user research methods and how to best design desired research approaches. Real world case studies and examples from the children’s technology and media space will be shared.
Students will learn:
This workshop is great for people with experience working with children who are looking for a career change or just wanting to learn a new skill-set to enhance their current practice. Recommend completing the Introductory to Children’s User Research, Technology & Media prior to this course.
Register for the course at www.meganrboddum.com.
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for professionals who work with children and are looking for a different career avenue Teachers, Speech Therapists, Play Therapists, Child Life Specialists, Psychologists, Designers User Research professionals that want to learn more about facilitating research with children, or Children’s product developers/curriculum designers.
Course Materials: Two texts:
Prerequisites:
Recommended - Some experience in Early Childhood Education or some experience working with children in some capacity.
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