Designing Electronic Forms for Community Needs

Designing Electronic Forms for Community Needs

Year 10 Digital Technology Understanding user requirements Creating fit-for-purpose digital solutions

WALT - We Are Learning To

Identify and capture user needs and requirements for electronic forms Understand steps to ensure forms are fit for purpose Create basic electronic forms based on gathered requirements Discuss how our forms meet identified requirements

Think About It

Why do you think we need to know what people need before making a form? What happens when forms don't work well for users? Can you think of a form you've used that was really good or really bad?

Group Brainstorm: Community Form Ideas

Form groups of 4-5 students Brainstorm electronic forms that could help your school or community Examples: sports event sign-ups, Whare Wars preferences, school feedback Record your top 3 ideas and the needs they would address

5 Steps to Capture User Requirements

Whare Wars 2026: A Real Example

Community event needing accurate data collection Requirements: team scores, participant preferences, easy to use Consider: Who will use this form? When? Where? Design must be fit for purpose - quick, clear, accessible

Design Your Form

Choose one idea from your brainstorm Create an electronic form using available tools Include: clear title, appropriate question types, required fields Test your form - does it capture what you need?

Reflection and Next Steps

One thing I learned today about form design One question I still have How can good forms help our community? Success criteria check: Can you explain why identifying needs matters?