Pule App by BrightSpace
The Problem Statement
The grading system in the PULSE app is challenging for students. Challenges involve viewing and comparing grades, receiving feedback, and tracking academic performance.
Role
- UI/UX designer
- User Research
- User Research
-Interaction, Visual Design,
-Prototyping & Testing, Pitching
Duration-05 Jan - 20th Apr 2023
Tools Used
Solution
A grading management system that helps student manage their grades by setting target grades and understanding how they and achieve the target grade. Students received constructive individual feedback for all grades received each semester. Students were rewarded for their achievements for motivation leading to academic growth efficiently.
The video demonstrates how the re-design of pulse app grade management functions. Don't forget to check out the prototype!
Features
Legacy Experience
Here is our initial student experience with some major pain points. We figured out a need for simpler navigation, an efficient performance tracking mechanism, a feedback system to keep the users informed, and a user-friendly dashboard experience.
Pain Point 1
Solution 1
• Difficult to navigate
• Simple Navigation - Dashboard, Course Page, and Feedback screens
Navigating becomes challenging due to the exclusive availability of feedback and graded evaluation rubric on the browser site.
To allow users to remain in the app to view their grades and feedback we design 3 screens - Dashboard, Course page, and Feedback screens
Pain Point 2
Solution 2
• Unavailability of Performance tracker
• Performance Tracking and Grade Comparison System
The absence of a platform for analysing and comparing grades makes it difficult to track academic standing.
• Visual graphs allows student compare their grades for each semester to understand their academic standing.
• Students can set a target grade and receive an instant feedback on how they can achieve their target grade
• Students received updates on their submissions
Pain Point 3
Solution 3
• Unavailability of Graded Rubric and Feedback
• Graded Rubric with detailed feedback within the app
Without Comprehensive feedback and a graded rubric, it becomes challenging to gauge one's performance accurately, leading to a lack of self-awareness
A graded rubric is designed that specifically provides a structured framework for evaluating performance based on specific criteria
Graded Rubric
Pain Point 4
Solution 4
Lack of Motivational Features
Without features that celebrate and highlight students' performances, there is a missed opportunity to reward their hard work and accomplishments
Introducing badges as a means of motivation for students to recognize and celebrate students' exceptional skills, even if their grades may not reflect their full potential.
Low Fidelity Prototypes
Iteration 1
Iteration 2
Mid-Fidelity Wireframes
High - Fidelity Prototypes
