Overview
The MyCourses redesign reimagines the traditional course management system into a modern, collaborative platform tailored to enhance engagement and streamline workflows.
Problem
The MyCourses platform is essential for student learning, but navigating coursework, tracking progress, and collaborating with peers can feel disjointed. This redesign focuses on improving usability, enhancing collaboration tools, and creating a more intuitive experience that supports seamless communication and engagement.
Current mycourses screenshots
Solution
The platform lacked seamless collaboration, limiting peer interaction outside formal group projects. Navigating assignments, resources, and grades required excessive clicks, creating a frustrating user experience. Additionally, course materials were disconnected from tasks, making it difficult to apply resources effectively.
Goals
Create a collaborative environment where students can engage with peers and resources.
Design a streamlined, intuitive assignment workflow with interconnected content.
Enhance the overall visual and functional design to make the platform engaging and user-friendly.
Design Process
Research
User Interviews
Takeaways
Ideation
User flows
Low- Fi Wireframes, UI Design
Design prototype
Hi- Fi Wireframes
Micro - Interactions
Survey Questions
How easy is it to collaborate with your peers on assignments or resources in MyCourses?
Do you feel that MyCourses facilitates meaningful discussions between students on resources shared by faculty (e.g., PDFs, videos, notes)?
How useful would it be if MyCourses allowed real-time commenting on shared resources (e.g., PDFs, videos) for collaboration?
Do you feel that the current platform supports peer-to-peer learning (e.g., asking questions, discussing content)?
Insights
Key Takeaways
Limited Peer Interaction: Lack of tools for discussion and communication hampers peer-to-peer learning.
No Collaboration on Resources: Students can't engage with shared materials through comments or feedback, leading to passive learning.
Demand for Real-Time Features: Real-time commenting on resources (e.g., PDFs, videos) is highly desired and would foster more collaborative learning.
User Flows
Initial Sketches
Lo-Fi Wireframes
Design System
Final Screens
Conclusion
The MyCourses redesign bridges the gap between functionality and collaboration. By integrating real-time peer interactions and streamlining workflows, the platform fosters a more connected and productive learning environment. This project demonstrates the value of user-centered design in transforming educational tools into engaging and efficient systems.
