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UI planning: information architecture and screen list

Interface design planning

Devotional (5 minutes)(click to expand)
1 Corinthians 10:24
“No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.”
Christian perspective

Design should help users, not confuse or frustrate them.

Secular perspective

Usability supports adoption and reduces errors.

Scenario

A UI has too many screens and unclear navigation.

How does poor navigation affect users?

Lesson flow

OPENING5 min
Teacher
  • Explain IA and navigation patterns.
Students
  • List 4–6 screens for your solution.
ACTIVITY15 min
Teacher
  • Create a simple sitemap / screen flow.
Students
  • Draw or list screen flow with arrows.
WORKBOOK15 min
Teacher
  • Map screens to user stories and requirements.
Students
  • Link each screen to a user story/requirement.
Workbook questions
  1. List your screens and write a one-line purpose for each.
  2. Create a basic navigation flow (sitemap) and link screens to 2 user stories.
WRAP5 min
Teacher
  • Exit: one screen to remove or combine.
Students
  • Record the change.

Resources

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IA1 Draft Checker

Write your own response first. This tool checks alignment with the IA1 marking guide and suggests improvements. It does not write answers.

Question
List your screens and write a one-line purpose for each.
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