User+Study+Goals

// Major Questions and Alternatives //

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=User Study Goals: = //Statement of user study goals.//

The major goals of ** Tech ****Nation ** is foremost to provide students with **information** in an //interactive// way to **educate** them about the //importance// of technology that our **generation** often takes for //granted//. Also, to //try// and **appeal** to our audience in a way that will get them **thinking** about the lifestyle of those less **fortunate** than us //technology// wise. In addition to the **informative** aspect of ** Tech ****Nation ** the aspect of **convenience** is //crucial//. If one wanted to **donate** their //old but still functional// technology, there are many **drop-off** locations. But in a **hectic** life as that of **students**, we are often //lazy//, and lack the **time** to search for these //locations//. Once we go to the **internet** to search for a close **location**, we often get overwhelmed with the amount of results performed by the **search engines.** This causes the user to become //impatient// and thus decide to //keep// or **dispose** of our extra "//stuff"//. So to **solve** this problem, ** Tech ****Nation ** provides **one** place where **students** can find a //convenient// **drop-off location** for most of their //commonly// used //extra// stuff. However, ** Tech ****Nation ** is focused on the //drop-off// locations in the **Greater Toronto Area** primarly, then depending on the success of it, a **global** expansion might be //accomplished//.

Major Questions and Alternatives
//What are the major questions you want answered regarding how users use the technology in question?// //About what they may want to see as an alternative?//


 * Does the user of ** Tech ****Nation ** have the option to **ship** the products they wish to donate, if they are unable to make it to any drop//-//off locations?


 * Are the functions on the ** Tech Nation ** site easy to use? Is the overall site convenient for the user to use? Are there more ways it can become even more **convenient**?


 * Will the user of ** Tech ****Nation ** be able to **search** by gadget? Will a **search bar** be available?


 * Will the design of the ** Tech ****Nation **portal be easy to **navigate**?


 * What **services** exactly will ** Tech ****Nation **provide it's user?


 * What does the user **get** out of using ** Tech ****Nation **?


 * How will the portal establish it's **stickiness**?


 * Will the user be provided with visuals (ie. pictures, **maps)** of the drop-off locations?


 * What is the **educational** component to ** Tech ****Nation **?


 * How is ** Tech ****Nation ** helping to **improve** the technology deficiency in third world countries?


 * Why would students want to use ** Tech ****Nation **?

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