- Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
- Vol: 16 Issue: 4
- THE USABILITY ANALYSIS OF AN E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
THE USABILITY ANALYSIS OF AN E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Authors : Fulya Torun, Hakan Tekedere
Pages : 50-66
Doi:10.17718/tojde.99146
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Publication Date : 2015-10-05
Article Type : Other
Abstract :In this research, an E-learning environment is developed for the teacher candidates taking the course on Scientific Research Methods. The course contents were adapted to one of the constructivist approach models referred to as 5E, and an expert opinion was received for the compliance of this model. An usability analysis was also performed to determine the usability of the e-learning environment. The participants of the research comprised 42 teacher candidates. The mixed method was used in the research. 3 different data collection tools were used in order to measure the three basic concepts of usability analyses, which are the dimensions of effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction. Two of the data collection tools were the scales developed by different researchers and were applied with the approval received from the researchers involved. On the other hand, the usability test as another data tool was prepared by the researchers who conducted this study for the purpose of determining the participants’ success in handling the twelve tasks assigned to them with respect to the use of elearning environment, the seconds they spent on that environment and the number of clicks they performed. Considering the results of the analyses performed within the data obtained, the usability of the developed e-learning environment proved to be at a higher rate.Keywords : e-learning, scientific research methods, usability analysis