Children’s User Research Design & Methods, Technology & Media - EDC-X732W

Course Description

Credit Validation for Megan Boddum Consulting Participants Only

In this course/workshop you will learn about the field of children's user research (with a focus on technology and media) and how you can leverage your background and experience working with children to a new space and industry. Students will gain a deeper understanding of children’s user research methods and how to best design desired research approaches. Real world case studies and examples from the children’s technology and media space will be shared.

Students will learn:

• In depth about various research methods
• How and why to pick a specific research method
• How to best approach answering a research question
• Strategies for successfully designing research for children

This workshop is great for people with experience working with children who are looking for a career change or just wanting to learn a new skill-set to enhance their current practice. Recommend completing the Introductory to Children’s User Research, Technology & Media prior to this course. 

Register for the course at www.meganrboddum.com.

Learner Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of various Children’s User Research methods
• Demonstrate an understanding of strategies for successful children’s research design
• Demonstrate how to leverage a skillset in ECE and child development to successful children’s research design

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for professionals who work with children and are looking for a different career avenue Teachers, Speech Therapists, Play Therapists, Child Life Specialists, Psychologists, Designers User Research professionals that want to learn more about facilitating research with children, or Children’s product developers/curriculum designers.

Course Materials: Two texts:

• Exploring Key Issues in Early Childhood and Technology: Evolving Perspectives and Innovative Approaches by Chip Donohue available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore.
• User Research With Kids: How to Effectively Conduct Research with Participants Age 3-16 by Thomas Visby Snitker available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore.