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Create the user Manual
Compose a simple instruction manual and print out several copies for the testers.
Note:
do
not
include photo illustrations within the instructions, the items list, or anywhere else within the
Child's Play User Manual.
1.
Create a professional-looking document with the computer and word processing
software. Refer to the text within this chapter for help if necessary.
2.
Title the documentation with a simple yet descriptive title that includes the name of
the structure. Example: How to Create a <insert structure name here>.
3.
Write a simple introduction that describes the structure to be built.
4.
Type the hand-written instructions as accurately as possible. leave space between
each of the instructions for notes to be recorded by the testers.
5.
optional: Write a concluding sentence or paragraph (that is not numbered) after the
instructions.
6.
Proofread the instructions, and verify that they are accurate. Make a printed master
copy of the instructions and print one extra copy for each tester.
7.
disassemble the structure.
8.
Combine the pieces required to build the structure with the rest of the pieces in the
construction set. If the original construction set is not a beginner level and contains
thousands of pieces with many different shapes and sizes, combine the pieces with
approximately 20 additional pieces from the original set.
9.
Place the combined pieces in a container.
Note:
some construction sets come with illustrations of the pieces contained within their original containers.
If so, place the pieces in a different container so that the testers are not given extra clues on how to
construct the structure.
test the instructions
Acquire testers who have never seen the final structure.
Note:
one tester may be enough, but a small group of testers are likely to make this exercise more fun and
will be able to give more perspective on the experience, exponentially increasing the learning experience.
The testers can work together or individually if time permits.
1.
Give the container containing the unconstructed pieces to the testers.
2.
Give the testers each a copy of the instructions and a pen or pencil to take notes.
3.
leave the room.
4.
Give the testers about 20 minutes to construct the structure and to take notes on
the experience. (For individual testers, allow each to proceeded through the Test the
Instructions steps individually.)
