# Week 13: Usability test planning and usability testing
Learning Objective
By the end of this week, students will:
- Expand their user testing knowledge to produce a test plan and script, NDA for hallway testing
- Learn to follow the testing process outlined in the test plan to complete user tests
Class 1
- Continue working on hi-fi interactive prototype (visual mockups) for usability testing
- Plan and prepare documentation for usability testing
Class 2
- Complete Testing documentation: test plan, script, NDA, interactive visual mockups
- Test run of usability testing
# Week 13 - Required preparation for class 1
# Read
- Usability Testing 101 (opens new window)
- User interviews v.s. Usability testing (opens new window)
- Usability Testing Steps for your final project
# Watch
# References
- Rocket Surgery Made Easy (opens new window)
- Rocket Surgery User Testing Resource (opens new window) Downloads for test script, consent form, checklist, and videos
- User testing your mobile app (checklist) (opens new window)
# Lesson Slides
- Week 13-1 Lecture: Testing. (Again!) (opens new window)
- Week 13-1b In-class: Test documentation (opens new window)
# Week 13 - Required preparation for class 2
# Read
- A student example: From Usage Scenario to Usability Testing Script (opens new window)
- Note taker's guide by usability.gov (opens new window)
# Watch
# References
- Test Plan and script examples:
- Lab Testing Usability Testing Documentation
# Lesson Slides
- Week 13-2 Lecture: How to run a test (opens new window)
- Week 13-2b In-class: Logistics for testing (opens new window)
# TODO
TODO before next week
- Read all the notes for Week 14 and watch the videos.
- Complete usability testing with 3 users before Week 14-1 class.
# Assignments
For class 1:
For class 2:
Complete 10. Testing documentation – Due by midnight
Do a test run with your classmates today: Usability Testing Steps for your final project
Final project – UXD Portfolio Slide Package