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Usability & Reflection

In this reflection on the usability Evaluation survey and testing of my Innovation Plan Proposal, I will present the results and lessons learned throughout the process. My innovation focuses on phonics development in preschool at Pneburr Elementary School in Cleveland, Texas, using a classroom rotation model supported by digital platforms and interactive applications. In this video, I will discuss how usability testing involving parents and teachers contributed to improving the implementation of this model and optimizing the tools used to ensure a more effective and accessible learning experience. During the testing, I received valuable feedback that allowed me to identify critical areas for improvement, such as simplifying the instructions and navigation design on the platforms, as they sometimes presented technical challenges and limitations. I will also highlight the positive but challenging influence of platforms such as Google Classroom and ABCmause and how I addressed some children's technological challenges. As a result, I provided physical support materials to those without access to devices and the internet instead of relying solely on digital means. Throughout the video, I will also describe the adjustments I made to make the experience easier for children; facilitating individual progress monitoring and aligning activities will ensure a higher level of autonomy and motivation among students as they continue to develop their listening and reading skills.

The usability testing process has been essential in refining and improving the implementation of my proposed innovation for preschool phonics development. By actively seeking input from teachers and parents and through in-person observations of students, we have identified areas requiring improvement. These opportunities have been critical in enhancing the navigation, accessibility, and readability of the steps. The addition of interactive tutorials, simplification of steps, and the option of email for students with technological difficulties has improved the quality of the course. As a result, the course is now more accessible, equitable, and better aligned with the goals of phonics learning. Students have gained more independence in completing the course, and facilitators have also seen progress. 

Children have developed the ability to recognize sounds and names from print. Consequently, tracking student progress has become much easier, and I can customize teaching according to the skills of the children in my class. I am grateful for the respondent's contributions and will continue to dedicate the course to educating and training preschool students.  

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