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Here we are building a template, or checklist, to help team members document their experiences using a technology, assess its potential fit and usefulness for the project, and capture early insights about what works, what doesn’t, and why. Please add questions and prompts that seem valuable.

Checklist template

Basic information

Technology and instance
Your name / handle
Date(s) of your assessment (Start to end date)

Initial Impressions

First thoughts when you started using the technology?
What aspect of the technology stood out to you immediately (positive or negative)?

Functionality Assessment

Which key features did you test? List them and provide brief comments on each.

E.g. Create account. Log on. Create a post. Reply to / comment on others' posts. Interact with posts and comments (e.g. Like or Vote).

Feature:
Comments:

[Repeat as required]

Were there any features you expected but couldn't find?
Did you encounter any unexpected or surprising functionalities?

User Experience

How would you rate the user interface? (1-10, with 10 being excellent)
What aspects of the user experience did you find particularly good?
What aspects of the user experience need improvement?
How intuitive is it to navigate and use?F
What might confuse users who are not tech savvy?
Did you encounter any accessibility issues?

Configuration and Flexibility

If relevant

What features did you use related to configuration or customisation?
Comments on configuration and customisation:
Did you encounter limitations or challenges relating to configuration and customisation?

Documentation and Project Development