12. The Power of User Research with Megan Boddum

Ever use a product and think, Wow! This is really easy to use! Well, that’s because there was great user research involved in the making of that product. Megan Boddum, a kids user research specialist, is sharing how you can combine your love of working with kids and research skills as a teacher, to work in user research that’s beyond the classroom. Megan Boddum currently works as an independent consultant focusing on helping companies and individuals with various children’s technology, media, education and research initiatives with her designed and developed methodologies.On the podcast, we talk about using your skills and passion to make a career. Megan is a great example of that, and explains her journey in having a career in user research and content strategy. While those are both very broad terms, she gives her definition of each and why both are filled and needed by educators with certain skill sets. Even if you’re leaving the classroom, there’s still a way for you to work with kids in the capacity of user research. Throughout our conversation, Megan highlights the power of user research and ways to get into that career with the help and advice of others.Take a listen and start exploring this new career path beyond the classroom!For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode12Watch our free on-demand workshop to learn more about flexible work opportunities beyond the classroom: https://www.educatorforever.com/workshopTake our free quiz to discover your next career step: https://www.educatorforever.com/quizFollow us on Instagram @educatorforever.