App User Experience Feedback

Overall Experience with the App

• Experience described as generally good.

• Used the app for a class group project focused on skill reflection.

• Enjoyed aspects of reflecting on developed skills.

Aspects Liked Most

• Reflection on skills developed during projects, which aided in understanding personal growth.

• Specific competencies mentioned: communication, teamwork, collaboration, and critical thinking.

  • Value noted in thinking about skills utilized during activities.

Aspects Found Less Useful or Confusing

• Repetitive nature of tasks.

  • Participant felt they were writing the same things repeatedly which detracted from the learning experience.

  • Felt disconnected from the repetitive tasks, making them confusing and less engaging.

Use Cases of the App

• Primarily used for reflective purposes in a class setting.

• Not extensively used for co-op or work competencies.

Features and Navigation

• Most utilized feature: appropriation activity.

  • Viewed as somewhat unnecessary due to repetitive nature.

  • Engagement with appropriation activities felt obligatory rather than beneficial.

• Navigation was described as easy and straightforward for switching between competencies.

  • No major issues with lagging or performance issues noted.

App Categorization and Feature Assessment

• Classification of experiences noted as potentially useful, though personal usage limited to a classroom context.

  • Recognized that different categories might benefit varied users (e.g., work studies).

Motivation and Engagement

• Activity viewed as mandatory and somewhat detached from personal motivation.

• Suggested improvements:

  • Implement gradual reflections throughout the course rather than a cumulative end-of-term affair.

  • Incorporate creative elements to make reflection more engaging, potentially through visuals or interaction.

  • Desired a reward system to enhance motivation and make participation feel less transactional.

Competency Updates and Feedback

• Suggestions for competencies to better reflect workplace needs:

  • Emphasize problem-solving and creativity.

  • Importance of these skills for real-life applications and career readiness.

• Selected competencies during the class project included teamwork and collaboration due to the nature of the project.

• Additional competencies suggested for inclusion:

  • Responsibility and organization as essential skills for managing tasks effectively.