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Identifying Student Usability Needs for Collaborative Learning Environment Design

Identifying Student Usability Needs for Collaborative Learning Environment Design

Danuta Zakrzewska, Joanna Ochelska-Mierzejewska
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 20
ISBN13: 9781615206728|ISBN10: 1615206728|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781616922207|EISBN13: 9781615206735
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-672-8.ch012
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Zakrzewska, Danuta, and Joanna Ochelska-Mierzejewska. "Identifying Student Usability Needs for Collaborative Learning Environment Design." Distance Learning Technology, Current Instruction, and the Future of Education: Applications of Today, Practices of Tomorrow, edited by Holim Song, IGI Global, 2010, pp. 196-215. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-672-8.ch012

APA

Zakrzewska, D. & Ochelska-Mierzejewska, J. (2010). Identifying Student Usability Needs for Collaborative Learning Environment Design. In H. Song (Ed.), Distance Learning Technology, Current Instruction, and the Future of Education: Applications of Today, Practices of Tomorrow (pp. 196-215). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-672-8.ch012

Chicago

Zakrzewska, Danuta, and Joanna Ochelska-Mierzejewska. "Identifying Student Usability Needs for Collaborative Learning Environment Design." In Distance Learning Technology, Current Instruction, and the Future of Education: Applications of Today, Practices of Tomorrow, edited by Holim Song, 196-215. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2010. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61520-672-8.ch012

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Abstract

Performance of Web-based collaborations depends not only on pedagogical strategies but also on the effectiveness of e-learning systems. The factors that may help designers in creating collaborative environments acceptable to users are considered. It is shown that usability needs may differ among students attending the same course who have similar technical skills, and it is difficult to determine average user requirements. The research is based on two case studies of students evaluating the same environment. As an experimental result, it is stated that usability requirements may be influenced by learning style preferences, and therefore student groups may be created. Some indications concerning identification of usability needs are presented.

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