We use crosswords in our training courses to support active learning. We find that they help consolidate learning and engage participants. For some great ideas on how to use crosswords in training, we recommend 'Play for Performance'.
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Dr. David Travis (@userfocus) has been carrying out ethnographic field research and running product usability tests since 1989. He has published three books on user experience including Think Like a UX Researcher. If you like his articles, you might enjoy his free online user experience course.
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