Usability Testing 101 Webinar

Webinar held on December 13, 2022

The CARLI Discovery Primo VE Committee held a panel discussion about user interface (UI) design and usability testing. The first presentation was an overview of UI best practices and how they relate to Primo VE, and offered suggestions for how to approach usability before starting any testing. From there, panelists walked through their experiences with usability testing, sharing timelines, strategies, and tips for getting started.

Panelists included: Aimee Walker from Joliet Junior College, Colin Koteles from College of DuPage, Allan Berry from University of Illinois Chicago, and Lindsey Skaggs and Chad Kahl from Illinois State University.

Webinar Recording

Recording length: Approximately 1 hour

Presentation Slides and Other Materials

Presenter Slides

What is Usability? by Aimee Walker

Lightweight Usability Testing by Colin Koteles

Preparing for Usability Testing by Chad Kahl and Lindsey Skaggs

Micro Usability Testing by Allan Berry

Reading List

List of Books, Videos, and Websites mentioned in webinar