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 foundational understanding of children’s user research through hands-on and practice oriented curriculum. 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. Register at https://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, and children’s product developers/curriculum designers.
Number of Sessions: 2
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.
Enrollment Open Through: June 5 – August 2, 2023 (11:59pm PT)
Enrollment Open Through: July 25 – September 5, 2023 (11:59pm PT)
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