What I did during Feb 6-13?

1. Identified a way for "Donations" with pay pal to be inserted in the site.

2. Reviewed calendars posted by Clint, Jay Salikin and others by internet.

http://calendar.yahoo.com/firstparishbedford

3. Uploaded client photo in http://ecmm874.informe.com

4. Exchanged some ideas with Clients about "Update Contents for the Site"

http://ecmm874.informe.com

a) Creation of a table of contents (a matrix of contents)

b) Define the following aspects:

MISION
The Council is operated by a board of volunteers, the majority of whom are older adults. The Council has two main functions:operating a Resource Walk-in Centre to enhance the quality of life for older adults, and working with local agencies to initiate, implement, and evaluate projects useful to older adults in our community.

FUNCTION
A board of volunteers, the majority of whom are older adults, operate the Saskatoon Council on Aging Inc., a non-profit, community based, voluntary organization that is dedicated to the promotion of dignity, health, and independence of older adults.

The Council has two main functions: operating a Resource Walk-in Centre to enhance the quality of life for older adults, and working with local agencies to initiate, implement, and evaluate projects useful to older adults in our community.

HISTORY
The Council was founded in by a group of skilled professionals, civic leaders and committed citizens who recognized a need to define and address community concerns regarding aging.

MAIN HISTORICAL FACTS

PAST PROJECTS
Results of Meeting with the team:

clint says:

we are hoping to program the site using zengarden css standards

clint says:

http://www.csszengrarden.com

Nelson says:

ok I am going to visit the site

clint says:

we are thinking of having a formatting session

clint says:

just work together live and start building

Nelson says:

that's sound great

Nelson says:

using ccsszengrarden?

clint says:

using it as an example

clint says:

www.colorcombos.com

clint says:

www.colorschemer.com

clint says:

checking for websafe colors witrh high contrast foer the aged

Nelson says:

examples are very good

Nelson says:

I use this Websit X5 for programing web sites

Nelson says:

WebSite X5 is a completely visual software, structured as a guided intuitive process, that in just 5 steps allows the user to create, customize and publish professional web sites and online shops. Why is it simple to use: No programming skills required; Guided procedure for the creation of sites: for each step only the needed functions are presented;

clint.reddekopp@spiritsd.ca says:

ty

Nelson says:

http://www.download.com/3004-2048_4-10785541.html

clint says:

we are looking at it on the big screen now

Nelson says:

Clint says:

we are looking at it on the big screen now

Nelson says:

great

clint says:

we are looking at the SCOA logo and colors

Nelson says:

thanks

Nelson says:

I think the green color is better than pink

Clint says:

we agree

Nelson says: ok

Clint says:

everyone is going to buld or skecth a prototype

Nelson says:

could you please writte down what the professor said in summary please

Nelson says:

Could you please open Gallery in the client portal to view the pdf

Nelson says:

about Paypal for donations

clint says:

the summary was we are to create a prototype

clint says:

I will ask about the paypal

Nelson says:

the pdf is in client portal

Nelson says:

in the gallery

Clint says:

Some calendar choices:

1) A PDF calendar. Manual process for them to create a new calendar each month as well as insert data. Supports links and is large and easy to read.
http://www.globalgatheringplace.com/Feb-2008-Calendar.pdf

2) More of an events listing than a regular square calendar from the site Jay found last week:
http://www.centenary-ws.org/centenary-calendar.asp

3) An interactive Google calendar. I posted a SCOA sample on edtechs.net (public testing space) It is set so all public can view and only the password holder can edit. SCOA would edit from within the website without the need for programming or manual calendar creation.
http://www.edtechs.net/scoa.htm

4) CSS Calendar
Cascading style sheet controls with manual inputs.
http://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/Calendar/index.asp

5) Dreamweaver with Spry Calendar
http://www.brittons.havering.sch.uk/calendar/calendar.html

What Nelson did this week Jan 30-Feb 5

1. Reviewed the “Global Gathering” website as mentioned by June:

The website is the following: http://www.globalgatheringplace.com/#anchor539843

2. Created link to Forum:

I created a link that connects Client Portal to Global Gathering (see

Client Portal)

3. Created forums that provoke connection of people and resources:

I made some comments and questions to clients to start a discussion in Client portal

4. The best method of uploading and sharing photos in the Client Portal: Answer: Using The Gallery, instructions are established in Client Portal

5. Set up notification in the Client portal to let June and Dale and other Team members know when there have been additions or changes.

6. I got a copy of the existing website and password to access online site Client Portal for a list of people suggested by June and Dale, and sent an e-mail to each of them and to the members of our team.

7. Review existing SCOA calendar to determine amount and frequency of calendar postings: I downloaded 36 pages of contents or postings. I am working on defining the mean topics to create a “table of contents”

8. Websites that use calendars: our web site “Client Portal” uses calendar

9. Responded to Peer Evaluations: I recognize excellent job of everyone until now. Congratulations to Professor Wilson and to everyone!

10. Made Comments in Questions-Answers in Client Portal: http://ecmm874.informe.com

Publish Post

User analysis Check List

This pdf includes a check list for User Analysis. Please to be able to download it, just click the above title and follow the instructions of the web page rapidshare.com (click "free")

Front End Analysis - For Presentation Jan 30

This power point will be embedded in the general power point for presentation Team work. Please to be able to download it, just click the above title and follow the instructions of the web page rapidshare.com (click on "free")

Comments for Team Discussion (Diary)

Jan 16, 2008

Hello everyone, I think the meeting will be an excellent opportunity to talk about: The SWOT Analysis, an effective method of identifying Strengths and Weaknesses and the Opportunities and Threats clients or participants may face. After carrying out an analysis using the SWOT framework, it may reveal useful changes. Cheers, Nelson

Jan 29, 2008

Hello everyone, this is my power point to be embedded in the general power point for our meeting with client on Wed 30. I plan to show our client's Portal: http://ecmm874.informe.com

I might use the following video to show how we can use it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8MOat0BpOs

Your suggestions are welcome! Best wishes, Nelson

Job Interface User Analysis

Job Interface (UI) Designer

By Nelson Dordelly-Rosales

Professor Jay Wilson says in his 874 Syllabus 2008-1 the following:

“if you are the interface designer for a product, you need to ensure that the interface is right before the product shipped, even if you did not do all the interface work yourself.” (p. 5 paragraph 1 on “Teams”)

What follows will help us to understand our job in this term; the importance for our future profession (to find jobs in this area). I have divided this info in four parts:

A. The following is the list of the User Interface (UI) Designer’

Design Skills / Knowledge:

· Possess a thorough understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, SDLC process, and the documentation of interface specifications

· Create high-level and/or detailed user interface specifications consisting of deliverables such as wire frames, navigation designs, user flows, user interaction rules, and working prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas from concept through final design

· Design user interfaces with the goal of optimizing and enhancing user efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction

· Develop interactive prototypes that communicate product functionality during usability testing

· Understand the business use of systems and the associated process flow in order to provide effective UI designs

· Successfully communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, potential usability challenges, and details of the user experience (UX) design process to team members and clients

· Produce visual designs that address business and user requirements by creating release quality screen layouts, graphics, icons, and user interface elements

· Define solutions from the user’s perspective while effectively balancing business goals and objectives

· Document, communicate, and advocate design solutions through dialogue with internal staff, written and verbal presentations, and UI specifications

· Plan, design, and conduct usability tests using a variety of methods at various stages in the development lifecycle

· Act as a liaison between business users, developers, and testers to ensure the delivery of user interfaces that are consistent with usability and UX design principles

· Work within established standards and guidelines for existing applications

· As required, perform coding and development work to deliver UI elements or framework objects

B. Other Roles and Responsibilities

· Participate in all phases of the SDLC to ensure the UX design is consistent with established principles and standards

· Provide user experience direction and support across multiple projects and applications

· Actively communicate status and issues to project managers and users

· Lead or participate in formal and informal usability testing efforts throughout the development lifecycle

· Assist in performing heuristic evaluations of new and existing applications and make constructive and appropriate suggestions for change

· Assist in the creation and documentation of UX design guidelines, best practices, and standards

· Assist in socializing the user experience team’s activities, roles, and responsibilities to both technical and non-technical groups within the organization

· Lead and/or participate in educational sessions, staff meetings, and individual discussions to help educate users and development staff about usability and user experience design principles

· Participate in the development of mental models, personas and user scenarios

· Participate in the gathering and/or validation of user requirements

· Keep up-to-date on new UI and UX issues, technologies, and industry best practices through continued education, development and training

C. And the following are the Qualifications required to perform the job:

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Minimum 5 years experience

· Superb communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)

· Excellent conceptual design and detailed design skills for a variety of mediums

· Able to work independently and collaboratively

· Strong knowledge of user interface and functional design

· Demonstrated knowledge of Visio, Photoshop, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Alan D Johnson.

D. The following is an IT Recruiter that is looking to someone to work as Interface (UI) Designer’. If you are interested in having a job as User Interface (UI) Designer’ perhaps you may contact:

Account Executive/ IT Recruiter

210.200.8523
alan at bestica.com
http://www.bestica.com

Bestica, Inc. 4201 Medical Drive#260 San Antonio, TX-78229 US

Harvinder Singh
210-614-4198 O
210-884-1311 C
harvinder at bestica.com
www.bestica.com

http://www.bestica.com/aboutus.aspx
Bridging the IT Talent Gap

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User Analysis: Results of my assignment

January 20^th, 2008

The results of my assignment related to analyzing other sites:

I examined the following sites:

http://www.coaoc.org/new/html/welcome.htm

http://www.councilonagingcg.org/

http://www.councilonaginginc.com/

http://www.councilonaging-midtn.org/

• I think site requires to include videos such as the following:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr8h_7ONK24

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_ARvhT6Gzc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y1e0skfJts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdoRHNtlwf8

• I evaluated other web pages (similar to our client site) and the following things or contents are missing in our client site:

Introduction, specific objectives, learning activities in four parts, evaluation, list of readings, web sites, videos, etc

Site requires: Mission, history, funding, board directors, executive staff, volunteers, smile maker, financial abuse prevention, health insurance counselling, donations.

Also the site requires other sections such as: Programs, Meals and wheels, “consider this blog for exchanging ideas,” publications, research, join us, search, donate, services, links, photos, the house photo, updates, Newsletter (such as, “Please sign up to receive our email newsletter”).