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Project Title: Enhancing Student User Experience in CapSource's Project-Based Learning Tool

CapSource Technologies

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Project Title Enhancing Student User Experience in CapSource's Project-Based Learning Tool
Project Topics Product Design & Development Research & Development
Skills & Expertise
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
CapSource.io aims to address the challenge of optimizing the student user experience within their industry-integrated learning management system, particularly in the context of project-based learning. The goal is to enhance engagement, facilitate seamless navigation, and foster a more intuitive and rewarding educational experience for students.
Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
Action Items:
  1. User Experience Assessment:
    • Conduct a comprehensive review of the current user interface and user experience design.
    • Identify pain points, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement through usability testing and feedback collection.
  2. Stakeholder Collaboration:
    • Engage with students, educators, and industry professionals to gather insights on their expectations and preferences in project-based learning environments.
    • Establish focus groups or surveys to understand the specific challenges faced by students in navigating and utilizing the current platform.
  3. Feature Enhancement:
    • Help us to investigate, document requirements and/or designs, and outline pros and cons of investing in any of the following features:
    • Communication
    • Project Management
    • File Management & Sharing
    • Badges and Credentials
    • White Boarding & Note Taking
    • Calendar & Scheduling
    • Feedback & Evaluation
    • Time Tracking & Task Management
    • Gamification
  4. User Training and Support:
    • Develop and provide easily accessible training materials to guide students in effectively using the learning tool.
    • Establish a responsive support system to address user queries and issues promptly.
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
By addressing these action items and measuring the outlined key performance indicators, CapSource.io can critically enhance the student user experience in their project-based learning tool, leading to improved satisfaction, engagement, and overall educational outcomes:
  1. Prioritization of Features
    • How should CapSource prioritize engineering bandwidth to most notably improve student UX
  2. Improved User Engagement Metrics:
    • Monitor and analyze user engagement metrics, including time spent on the platform, frequency of logins, and participation in project activities.
  3. Improved User Satisfaction Surveys:
    • Administer periodic surveys to measure student satisfaction with the user experience.
    • Gather feedback on specific improvements made and areas that still require attention.

Project Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Program Created

 Jan 25 2024 Event

Project Application Deadline

 Jan 26 2024 EST (UTC-05:00) Event

Projects Finalized

 Jan 26 2024 EST (UTC-05:00) Event

Program Kickoff

 Jan 29 2024 Event

Student Pre-Kick-off Self-Assessment Form

 Jan 31 2024 Evaluation

Students Onboarded & Assigned Teams

 Jan 31 2024, 12:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Event

Student Temperature Check

 Feb 28 2024, 12:30 PM US/Mountain (UTC-07:00) Evaluation

Student Post-Engagement Self-Assessment Form

 May 07 2024, 12:00 PM US/Mountain (UTC-07:00) Evaluation

Project Complete

 May 10 2024 Event

Program Managers

Name Organization
Ankush Manchanda Indian Academy Group of Institutions

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