User Experience Design: What is User Experience Design?
In this learning activity you'll explore an overview of User Experience Design and recognize how User Experience Design (UXD) can make you a better designer.
Learners read an analogy comparing mechanical work (in this case, sliding a weight) to that of electrical power. The relationship of work, apparent work, and power factor is developed.
In this interactive object, learners examine how work is performed in foot-pounds by a hydraulic system that uses a pump and cylinder. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Thousands of health and beauty products claim to be cruelty free - but do you know how to spot a fake? Test your knowledge and explore the exciting science that's delivering cutting-edge and better alternatives to animal testing in this interactive experience. Make decisions as both a beauty blogger and a research scientist as you navigate animal testing in the health and beauty industry.
Learners study the effect that pressure has on boiling temperatures. Once a liquid has reached a full boil, additional heat does not raise the liquid’s temperature; however, pressure can vary the boiling point of a liquid. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Learners reflect on their own attitudes toward change and list them in the order they might experience them. In a separate exercise, they prioritize the actions a group might take when faced with change in the workplace.
Users of this learning object review a case study of an online student and her experience with her instructor. They determine the principles of good practice for teaching online.