Designing an Intuitive LMS Interface for K-12 Students Assignments
Problem statements
Design a Learning Management System (LMS) Interface for K-12 Students
Objective:
To design an intuitive, child-friendly and easily navigable LMS interface suitable for K-12 students, keeping in mind their academic needs, tech-savviness and age-specific requirements.
Scenario:
The school district is looking to implement a new LMS to aid K-12 students in their learning. This system should provide them with the necessary tools, resources and feedback to facilitate their academic journey.
Instructions:
Flowchart: Create a flowchart that illustrates some of the features and navigational structure of the LMS. It may cover:
- Login/Signup
- Dashboard/Homepage
- Assignment Submission
- Grading/Feedback
Wireframes: Sketch two wireframes for both web and mobile:
- Courses overview page which shows a list of courses they are enrolled in
- Course content page which includes multimedia materials, assignments and exams
Mockup: Create a detailed, high-fidelity mockup of one of the wireframes for both web and mobile. This should include color schemes, fonts, and some potential branding elements.
Explanation: write a brief document explaining your design decisions and their implications on user engagement and satisfaction.
What are K-12 students?
K-12 students refer to students in the primary and secondary education levels in the United States. The term “K-12” stands for kindergarten through 12th grade, encompassing the entire span of compulsory education. It includes students from approximately 5 to 18 years old, covering the early years of formal education (kindergarten) through elementary, middle and high school. The K-12 education system is a standard organizational structure for primary and secondary education in many countries, with variations in terminology and grade levels.
K-12 students demographics information
Age Range:
K-12 students are typically 5 to 18 years old.
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Geographic Location:
Schools can be in cities, suburbs or rural areas.
Ethnic and Cultural Diversity:
Students come from different backgrounds with various cultures and languages at home.
Socioeconomic Status:
Families have different incomes and family structures.
Technology Access:
Some students have more access to technology and the internet at home than others.
Special Needs:
The school supports students with different learning abilities and special needs.
Language Proficiency:
Students may speak different languages at home with varying proficiency in the main language of instruction.
K-12 students psychographic information
Learning Preferences:
Students learn in different ways, like seeing, hearing or doing things.
Interests and Hobbies:
Students have different hobbies and interests, like sports, arts, technology or music.
Motivation for Learning:
Some students are motivated by personal interest, curiosity, while others by grades or rewards.
Tech-Savviness:
Students have different levels of comfort and experience with technology.
Social Interaction:
Some students prefer working together, while others like to study independently.
Attitudes Toward School:
Attitudes about school can vary; some enjoy it, while others may find it challenging or less interesting.
Communication Preferences:
Students have different ways they like to communicate, whether in person, through messages or online.
Family Influence:
Families can impact students’ school engagement and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Future Aspirations:
Students have different dreams and goals for their careers and education, influencing what they focus on.
Wellness and Stress Management:
Students use various ways to cope with stress, focus on wellness and understand the importance of mental health.
K-12 students mental models
Learning and School:
Students’ ideas about how they learn and their overall experience in school.
Teachers:
What students think about teachers, their roles and how teachers impact learning.
Subjects and Academic Areas:
How students see different subjects, what they like or find challenging.
Technology:
Students’ views on technology, how comfortable they are using it and its role in learning.
Peers and Social Dynamics:
How students perceive interactions with classmates, friendships and group learning.
Assessment and Evaluation:
What students think about tests, grades and how teachers evaluate their work.
Success and Failure:
Students’ thoughts on what success and failure mean in academics and personally.
Future Aspirations:
How students picture their future careers, goals and what they want to achieve.
Personal Growth and Development:
Students’ views on growing and developing as a person and how education shapes their character.
Wellness and Mental Health:
How students understand the importance of mental health, managing stress and overall well-being.
K-12 students affordance
Learning Tools:
Tools and resources, like textbooks, digital platforms and educational apps that students can use for studying.
Classroom Setup:
How desks, seating and interactive spaces in the classroom are arranged to encourage collaboration and engagement among students.
Technology Integration:
The use of technology in the classroom that allows students to access information, collaborate on projects and use multimedia for better learning.
Teacher Guidance:
Teachers provide guidance and support, helping students navigate complex topics and providing a structure for learning.
Library Resources:
Libraries offer opportunities for research, reading and exploring various subjects through books, journals and online databases.
Extracurricular Activities:
Opportunities outside regular classes, like clubs or sports that allow students to develop personally, show leadership and explore interests beyond the standard curriculum.
Flexible Learning Spaces:
Classroom setups that allow flexibility, giving students the chance to work independently, in groups or engage in hands-on activities based on learning objectives.
Assessment Methods:
Different ways students can show what they’ve learned, including traditional tests, projects or presentations.
Parental Involvement:
Opportunities for parents to be involved in education like conferences, newsletters and communication platforms to support collaborative learning.
Counseling Services:
Services provided by school counselors that offer emotional support, guidance on academic decisions and assistance in addressing personal challenges.
Please note :
I am mainly focusing on the primary persona for this assignment.
Flowchart
Moodboard
Please note :
I am mainly focusing on the Courses overview page for this wireframe & visual design process.
Brainstorming
Wireframe
