Overview

In this lesson, students get to see how a paper prototype can be used to test and get feedback on software before writing any code. To help out a developer with their idea, the class tests and provides an app prototype made of paper.

Vocab

• Prototype - A first or early model of a product that allows you to test assumptions before developing a final version.
• User Interface - The visual elements of a program through which a user controls or communicates with the application. Often abbreviated UI.

Resources

• User Interface Screens - Activity Guide (copy as MS Word, Google Doc)

• User Testing (Computer) - Activity Guide (copy as MS Word, Google Doc)

• User Testing (User) - Activity Guide (copy as MS Word, Google Doc)