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Importance of Interface Design in e-Learning Tools

Importance of Interface Design in e-Learning Tools

Kamran Sedig
Copyright: © 2012 |Pages: 23
ISBN13: 9781466601376|ISBN10: 146660137X|EISBN13: 9781466601383
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0137-6.ch004
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Sedig, Kamran. "Importance of Interface Design in e-Learning Tools." Educational Stages and Interactive Learning: From Kindergarten to Workplace Training, edited by Jiyou Jia, IGI Global, 2012, pp. 49-71. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0137-6.ch004

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Sedig, K. (2012). Importance of Interface Design in e-Learning Tools. In J. Jia (Ed.), Educational Stages and Interactive Learning: From Kindergarten to Workplace Training (pp. 49-71). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0137-6.ch004

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Sedig, Kamran. "Importance of Interface Design in e-Learning Tools." In Educational Stages and Interactive Learning: From Kindergarten to Workplace Training, edited by Jiyou Jia, 49-71. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2012. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0137-6.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter discusses a number of issues pertaining to interface design in e-Learning Tools (ELTs)—where ELTs refer to computer-based software that mediates and supports learners’ engagement with educational information. The design of the interfaces of ELTs involves two main components: representation and interaction. This chapter discusses eight issues that need to be considered when designing and evaluating ELTs: 4 regarding representation design and 4 regarding learner-information interaction design. The issues of representation design are: (1) selecting, (2) coupling, (3) encoding, and (4) scaffolding. The issues of interaction design are: (1) focus, (2) flow, (3) multiplicity, and (4) compositeness and externalization. Each of these is discussed and one study involving a tool is presented for each issue to highlight the importance of paying attention to that issue when designing and evaluating the interface of ELTs.

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