Computer applications developed to support learning in the cognitive domains are quite different from commercial transaction processing applications. The unique nature of such applications calls for different methods for evaluating their usability. This paper presents the application and refinement of the framework for usability testing of interactive e-learning applications proposed by Masemola & de Villiers. In a pioneering usability testing study, researchers investigate the effectiveness of the think-aloud method when combined with co-discovery testing.
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Adebesin, TF, De Villiers, MR and Ssemugabi, S. 2009. Usability testing of e-learning: an approach incorporating co-discovery and think-aloud. Annual Conference of the Southern African Computer Lecturers' Association, Mpekweni Beach Resort, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 29 June-1 July 2009, pp 6-15
Adebesin, T., De Villiers, M., & Ssemugabi, S. (2009). Usability testing of e-learning: an approach incorporating co-discovery and think-aloud. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3662
Adebesin, TF, MR De Villiers, and S Ssemugabi. "Usability testing of e-learning: an approach incorporating co-discovery and think-aloud." (2009): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3662
Adebesin T, De Villiers M, Ssemugabi S, Usability testing of e-learning: an approach incorporating co-discovery and think-aloud; 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3662 .