Adapted from US General Services Administration (GSA)

Adapted by AhaSlides from 18F Methods and Digital.gov guides, US government works in the public domain published by the US General Services Administration (GSA). These are not GSA materials, and GSA does not endorse AhaSlides. 6 ready-made templates so far, each with a self-paced course, a live session deck and two surveys.

6 templates · Templates are a starting point, not legal advice

Templates

Global
Software Development Courses
Card sorting: Open and closed sorts to organise content
Content
Covers:
- Explain what a card sort is and why teams run one
- Tell an open card sort from a closed card sort
- Run an open card sort step by step
Last reviewed Nov 2026
Adapted from US General Services Administration (GSA)
25 minCourse · Live deck · 2 surveys
Global
Software Development Courses
Cognitive walkthrough: Early feedback on how easy a design is to learn
Design
Covers:
- Explain what a cognitive walkthrough is and when it helps
- Say why it is not a substitute for testing with real users
- Identify traits of new or infrequent users
Last reviewed Nov 2026
Adapted from US General Services Administration (GSA)
30 minCourse · Live deck · 2 surveys
Global
Software Development Courses
Contextual inquiry: Observing people at work to learn what they need
Product
Covers:
- Explain what a contextual inquiry is and what it can reveal
- Get permission from a supervisor and the participant before observing
- Behave during a session like a student learning the job
Last reviewed Nov 2026
Adapted from US General Services Administration (GSA)
25 minCourse · Live deck · 2 surveys
Global
Software Development Courses
Prototyping and wireframing: Test a rough version before you build
Product
Covers:
- Explain what a prototype is and why teams make one
- Tell a static prototype from a functional one
- Think of a prototype like a wireframe
Last reviewed Nov 2026
Adapted from US General Services Administration (GSA)
25 minCourse · Live deck · 2 surveys
Global
Software Development Courses
Recruiting research participants: Finding the right people to learn from
Product
Covers:
- Explain why recruiting people who represent your core users matters
- Name four groups of people worth seeking out
- List five places to reach them
Last reviewed Nov 2026
Adapted from US General Services Administration (GSA)
20 minCourse · Live deck · 2 surveys
Global
Soft Skills & Career Development
Test for understanding: Check your writing works for its readers
Anyone
Covers:
- Explain why you should test your content with readers
- Know when to start testing and how many rounds to plan
- Name the main techniques for testing content
Last reviewed Nov 2026
Adapted from US General Services Administration (GSA)
25 minCourse · Live deck · 2 surveys

Adapted from US General Services Administration (GSA)

Templates

Card sorting: Open and closed sorts to organise content

Cognitive walkthrough: Early feedback on how easy a design is to learn

Contextual inquiry: Observing people at work to learn what they need

Prototyping and wireframing: Test a rough version before you build

Recruiting research participants: Finding the right people to learn from

Test for understanding: Check your writing works for its readers

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