Effect of improving the usability of an e-learning resource : a randomized trial
Date
2014-06
Authors
Davids, Mogamat Razeen
Chikte, Usuf M. E.
Halperin, Mitchell L.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
HighWire
Abstract
Optimizing
the usability of e-learning materials is necessary to reduce extraneous
cognitive load and maximize their potential educational impact.
However, this is often neglected, especially when time and other
resources are limited. We conducted a randomized trial to investigate
whether a usability evaluation of our multimedia e-learning resource,
followed by fixing of all problems identified, would translate into
improvements in usability parameters and learning by medical residents.
Description
Please cite as follows:
Davids, M. R., Chikte, U. M. E. & Halperin, M. L. 2014. Effect of improving the usability of an e-learning resource: a randomized trial. Advances in Physiology Education, 38:155-160, doi:10.1152/advan.00119.2013.
The original publication is available at http://advan.physiology.org/content/38/2/155
Davids, M. R., Chikte, U. M. E. & Halperin, M. L. 2014. Effect of improving the usability of an e-learning resource: a randomized trial. Advances in Physiology Education, 38:155-160, doi:10.1152/advan.00119.2013.
The original publication is available at http://advan.physiology.org/content/38/2/155
Keywords
e-Learning resource, Web applications
Citation
Davids, M. R., Chikte, U. M. E. & Halperin, M. L. 2014. Effect of improving the usability of an e-learning resource: a randomized trial. Advances in Physiology Education, 38:155-160, doi:10.1152/advan.00119.2013.