Re: some references on user need assessment

Hi, Wendy

I probably wasn't very clear in my message about what people would be
using the references.  What confused me was that you mentioned about
putting a link in the techniques document.  I thought you were thinking
of the references as being used by people who read the techniques
document rather than people working on the guidelines.  It looks like
we both have the same view of who would be using the references.

I'd like to see the reading list web page as part of the web site
for WAI-GL.  It would seem more integrated and would have more
recognition as part of the process of developing the guidelines.
Is there a format from W3 which should be followed for a uniform
appearance?

Scott


> Scott,
> 
> My response to you was, "great!  create it and we'll use it!"  I agree, if 
> participants on this list were more familiar with user centered design, 
> that would be great.  It would also be great if all participants in the 
> working group had a general understanding of business practices, the latest 
> Web technologies, professional Web design, professional Web development, 
> assistive technology tool development, etc.
> 
> This is why we try to invite participants with a variety of expertise so 
> that not everyone has to learn everything about everything.  Perhaps we 
> ought to have "suggested reading lists" for each of the topics that we need 
> expertise in.  We also need to invite experts in each of these topics.
> 
> Since we have just rechartered and released a call for participation, in a 
> sense we can "begin anew."  If people have suggestions of companies or 
> people that the chairs and I can target to get involved in the group, I 
> welcome all of your suggestions.
> 
> So, let's create a reading resource!  This will be helpful for new 
> participants who are not familiar with our work.  I don't currently have 
> the resources to do this myself.  Scott and Jonathan, you both seem 
> interested. If you create a resource, the group can review it, and we'll 
> link to it once it's in shape.
> 
> thanks,
> --wendy

Received on Friday, 28 January 2000 15:40:52 UTC