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Evaluating an open learner model visualisation prototype tool with User eXperience metrics

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posted on 2018-01-01, 00:00 authored by L C Yee, John Grundy, K V Baggo, Andrew CainAndrew Cain, Rajesh VasaRajesh Vasa
Learning management systems (LMS) are widely used in many educational environments. Although usability is widely acknowledged as a desired quality attribute, it has not been deeply investigated in the context of LMS systems where it has to align with pedagogy. In this research we evaluate extensions to an LMS designed to support the implementation of constructive alignment for technical units using a Task-Oriented Portfolio approach. The LMS application was extended with a range of open learner model-based visualisations to help staff and students monitor progress towards achieving unit intended learning outcomes throughout unit delivery. This paper reports on a case study of a formative usability testing of the prototype tool by using User eXperience (UX) metrics. The results unveil the potential usability issues and ways to improve the design of the prototype tool to better cater the actual target user needs.

History

Event

IEEE Computer Society. Conference (25th : 2018 : Adelaide, S. Aust.)

Series

IEEE Computer Society Conference

Pagination

51 - 60

Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Location

Adelaide, S. Aust.

Place of publication

Piscataway, N.J.

Start date

2018-11-26

End date

2018-11-30

ISBN-13

9781728112411

Language

eng

Publication classification

E1 Full written paper - refereed

Copyright notice

2018, IEEE

Editor/Contributor(s)

[Unknown]

Title of proceedings

ASWEC2018 Proceedings of the 2018 25th Australasian Software Engineering Conference