Assessment

  • MPRC provides assessment and research services to support the development of positive and effective media applications.  MPRC has a proprietary approach to media technology assessment.  Our research on technology usability goes beyond traditional functionality assessment.  We evaluate the user experience at a psychological level and the social cognitive implications of the user’s environment, self-schema, and understanding of technology.  Therefore, we comprehensively examine eight domains.  These include
    • Cognitive level
    • Developmental stage
    • Visual integration
    • Affective response
    • Social cognition
    • Engagement
    • Self-reflection
    • Comprehension and meaning
  • Clients include:
    • Fablevision
    • Children’s Hospital Foundation, Boston
    • PBS/KCET
    • Smart Moves