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Assessment 3: Reflective learning log (individual)
1. Key information
Assessment type: Individual
Weighting: 20%
Due date: Monday 23 October 2023
Assessment upload: Wattle submission point for Reflective learning log
Word limit: 1000 words total maximum for COMP3900; 1500 words total maximum for
COMP6390
Late submission: Late submission is permitted for this assessment item. Late submission of
assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks
available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted
after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline
for the return of the assessment item.
2 Activities
2.1 Writing reflectively
Write a reflective learning log by responding to given stimuli about key course topics.
Compile your reflections and submit them all together in one document at the end of the
semester at the beginning of week 12 (23 October 2023). It is strongly recommended that you
complete these on a regular basis (as they are shared) as the course progresses to ensure that
you do not run out of time at the end.
Writing reflectively does not mean simply describing or restating the information that you
received in the lectures. Writing reflectively involves expressing what you have learnt, how it
relates to your existing knowledge, and why what you have learnt will be significant for you
going forward. Please use specific examples in your reflective writing.
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2.2 Reflective learning log stimuli
Topics for your reflection will be distributed according to the table below, COMP3900, please
write 150-200 word (approx.) responses to the first five reflection topics. Topic six is optional for
COMP3900.
COMP6390 please write 200-250 word (approx.) responses for each of the six topic areas
shared, as there is an additional specific learning outcome for postgraduate students in
COMP6390.
Topics and stimuli Week(s)
covered
1. Introduction to HCI and HCD - shared in tutorials week 2
Reflect on the six usability goals shared in the lectures (Preece in Raffaele et
al. 2016) and the Double Diamond. Choose at least one of these topics (i.e.,
usability goals and/or the double diamond) and address the following
questions.
• How do these compare to your existing ideas about digital and
technology design and/or your current approach?
• Why are these important to consider?
• Do you think these are effective for you in particular? and for users in
general? Why or why not?
Weeks 1-2
2. Planning and doing design research - shared in tutorials week 4
Choose at least one of the options below and share your reflections.
• What do you personally find challenging about user research? And
what might you do to address this in the future?
• How did your user research findings challenge (or support) your
personal perspectives or experiences with the topic of your choice?
• Based on your experience conducting user research, why do you think
it’s worth doing?
Weeks 3-4
3. Inclusion, culture, and diversity in design - shared in tutorials week 6
Reflect on all of the following questions:
• What does accessibility and inclusion mean to you?
• Why is this important? and how will this shape your future design
practices?
Week 5-6
4. Prototyping, visualising, and making things tangible - shared end of week 8
Reflect on at least one of the following questions:
• Detail at least one thing you have learnt or discovered through the low-
fidelity prototyping process and describe the benefits.
• Detail at least one thing you have learnt or discovered through the
high-fidelity prototyping process and describe the benefits.
Week 7-8
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5. Evaluation - shared in lecture week 10
Review your high fidelity prototype (in whatever stage it is) and investigate
how it adheres to ‘Jakob’s ten usability heuristics’.
Share at least one usability heuristic that it does not adhere to and describe
what you could do to improve your design.
Week 10-11
6. Reflecting on your role in the design process (required for COMP6390 only |
optional for COMP3900) - shared in lecture week 10
• What biases, assumptions, or judgements about your technology users
informed your project and prototyping work? How have these emerged
from your own personal history and experiences?
• What other kinds of design methods or approaches could you use in
future to ensure that technology users have a voice in the design
process?
Additional
COMP6390
course
requirement
2.3 Presenting your reflective learning log
Your reflective learning log should be submitted as a single document with the assignment
cover sheet attached.
Missing or incomplete Cover Sheet will result in a penalty of 2 marks.
Refer to Assessment Overview document for details regarding how to fill in the Cover Sheet.
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2.4 Marking rubric
TOTAL MARKS
/100 (converted
to 20% of
course grade)
Poor (N)
<12 marks
Satisfactory (P)
10-12 marks
Good (C)
12-14 marks
Superior (D)
14-16 marks
Exceptional (HD)
16-20 marks (/100)
Quality of
arguments and
ideas (/20)
Insufficient or
missing
arguments or
ideas.
Sufficient arguments or ideas,
but not specific enough.
Arguments are not reasonable
or plausible with respect to
HCI theory and practice.
Arguments or ideas
presented but are too
general and are somewhat
reasonable and plausible
with respect to HCI theory
and practice.
Arguments or ideas are
specific, reasonable, and
mostly plausible with respect
to HCI theory and practice.
Arguments or ideas are
specific, reasonable, and
plausible with respect to
HCI theory and practice.
Knowledge of
HCI concepts,
theories, and
practice (/20)
Shows
insufficient
knowledge of
fundamental
concepts,
theory, and
practice in HCI.
Demonstrates limited
knowledge of fundamental
concepts, theory, and practice
in HCI. Does not use
appropriate or correct terms
to describe key HCI concepts
or methods.
Demonstrates some
knowledge of fundamental
concepts, theory, and
practice in HCI. Appropriate
terms to describe key HCI
concepts or methods are
used, but sometimes
inconsistently or incorrectly.
Demonstrates good
knowledge of fundamental
concepts, theory, and
practice in HCI. Uses
appropriate and correct
terms to describe key HCI
concepts or methods, but this
could be extended further to
engage with additional
concepts and perspectives.
Demonstrates
comprehensive knowledge
of fundamental concepts,
theory, and practice in HCI.
Uses appropriate and
correct terms to describe
HCI concepts or methods
through-out entries,
including engaging with
HCI concepts outside of the
lecture content.
Completeness
of learning log
(/20)
Completion of
activities is
insufficient
Some activities are their
elements are completed,
Most activities and their
elements are completed,
All five activities are
completed, and most
All five activities are
completed, and all
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though most are missing or
insufficient.
though some are insufficient
or missing.
elements of each activity are
addressed.
elements of each activity
are addressed.
Variety of
responses (/20)
Responses restate the same
points, make the same
arguments, or put forward the
same ideas.
Some responses are too
similar to each other to
demonstrate range and
variety.
Responses are distinct from
each other and demonstrate
range and variety.
Responses are clearly
distinct from each other
and demonstrate range and
variety.
Report quality
and
presentation
(/20)
Task
requirements
are not
sufficiently
met. Quality of
written
communication
is poor and
referencing
inadequate.
Report does not meet
specifications (i.e., tasks are
not completed, and
limits/numbers/instructions
are not adhered to). Limited or
no connection to course
materials or relevant
literature.
Report structure and
presentation is poor. Writing is
difficult to understand and
contains many errors.
Sufficient referencing but
with major omissions in-text or
in the bibliography.
Report mostly meets
specifications (i.e., tasks are
not completed, and
limits/numbers/instructions
are not adhered to). Some
literature is cited but further
reference could be made to
course materials.
There are some issues or
inconsistencies in the
formatting and visual
presentation. Writing is
unclear or contains major
errors. Major issues or errors
with completeness and
correctness of referencing.
Report meets specifications.
Course materials and
recommended readings are
referenced.
Mostly well-formatted and
visually appealing with some
areas for improvement.
Writing is clear and easy to
read with few errors. Mostly
complete and correct
referencing with some minor
errors.
Report meets
specifications. Course
materials as well as other
literature from outside of
the course are referenced.
Report is professionally
formatted and visually
appealing, and writing is
clear and easy to read with
few errors. Complete and
correct referencing.
Coversheet Missing or incomplete cover sheet minus 2 marks
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