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# Educator Resources Database

This document contains useful outputs from workshopping JLU’s Educator Database Platform, one of the platforms they are currently developing.

The resource database for Educators aims to provide high-quality, curriculum-based resources that are editable to the Educator's specific needs. User journey's for the UI should be as efficient and simple as possible, with search and filters set up to allow an easy route to the right resource if it exists, and the ability to download it without unneccessary distractions.

## How Might We

HMW questions that came out of an exploration into the user journey of the Educator Resources Database. After compiling the questions these were themed into categories. In italics are some features we might use to prototype.

**Editable Resources**
- HMW ensure resources are easy to edit?
- HMW ensure resources are in the correct format for educators?
- HMW preview resources so people can look at them pre-downloaded?
- HMW evaluate the success of individual resources and of the platform as a whole?
- *HMW format resources to be most universally editable?*

**User Feedback**
- HMW understand what resources educators want to be developed?
- HMW understand what motivates an educator to download a resource?
- HMW know if people are put off by too many barriers or annoying site features?
- HMW encourage people to share what they have used and any improvements they have made?
- HMW capture feedback about how we can improve?
- HMW discover the feedback of pupils?
- *HMW learn what kind of filters are useful to educators?*

**Engagement**
- HMW quickly populate the site with a broad range of resources?
- HMW link our other programmes to the resource bank?
- HMW encourage repeat visits?
- HMW ensure the log in feature doesn't turn people off?
- HMW get engaged educators to spread the word about the platform/resources?
- HMW make the site easy to maintain from our end?
- HMW share links to already filtered resource groups via e.g. social media?

**Analytics**
- HMW understand if someone downloads a resource and then decides not to use it?
- HMW understand which are our most popular resources?
- HMW get insights into the most common searches?

**Search & Filter**
- HMW decide upon the most useful tags to group resources?
- *HMW create an easily navigable site with searching and filtering?*
- HMW categorise resources?

**Navigation**
- *HMW control flow between preview > login > download (if not already logged in or signed up)?*
- HMW understand which works better for clearly categorising the resources - icons, colour coding, labels, etc.?
- HMW understand price point with regards to the platform?
- HMW make a space which is inclusive of different accessibility needs?
- HMW understand how many school networks block our site and why?
- HMW separate resource platform functionality from site-wide (e.g. search bar)?

**Additional Features**
- HMW include user-generated content?
- HMW best allow direct print from the resource page?
- HMW separate drive saved files from linking to JLU files?
- HMW tailor their experience without people missing out on resources they might appreciate?

## User Stories
As an educator, I would like to be able to **download resources in as few clicks as possible** so that I can save time/see the content quickly.

As a primary teacher, I would like to **see the resources which are most relevant to me** so that I dont have to scroll through irrelevant content.

As a teacher in a school, I would like to **click a button to print a resource** so that I can plan my lesson quickly and easily.

As an educator, I would like a **straightforward sign up form** which asks only essential questions so that I can quickly access the resources.

As an educator, I would like to see **resources that are relevant to today** so that I can keep content of lessons fresh and pertinent.

As an educator, I would like to **link my colleagues to a specific resource** so that I can easily share them without having to reupload it to an email/system.

As an educator, I would like to see the **newest resources highlighted** so that I can use the date and relevant content in my classroom.

As a secondary/college teacher, I would like to **apply multiple filters to my search** so that I only see resources relevant to the age group and subject I teach.

As an educator, I would like to know what **type of resource it is** so that I know how it will support me in what I want to do.

As an educator, I would like to be able to **add a resource to my drive** so that I can access it remotely and know where it is.

As an educator, I would like to get **relevant results even if I dont know specifically what Im looking** for so that I can still find content which meets my needs.

As a teacher, I would like to **rate resources which were helpful** so that my colleagues can find them more easily.

As an educator (any user), I would like to **easily resolve any site issues** without having to send an email so that the site can be fixed quickly.

As an educator, I would like to **see what is most popular with staff** like me so that I know what others in my role find useful.

As an educator, I would like to be able to **browse the site before needing to log in** so that I understand what is available.

As an educator, I would like to be able to **filter out resources I can't access** (e.g. paid resources) so that I don't have to scroll through content I can't use.

As an educator, I would like **not to have to confirm by clicking through on an email** so that I don't fall foul of a school block or be slowed down.

As an educator, I would like to be able to **give feedback on what resources I'd like** to see so that the needs of my pupils are met.