Dimensions of usability as a base for improving distance education: A work-in-progress design study

Annika Maria Sofia Wiklund-Engblom, Johanna Björkell, Luzilla Märta Birgitta Backa, Margareta Wihersaari

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedingPublished conference proceedingScientificpeer-review

Abstract

This educational design study investigates a Master’s Degree programme for engineers, in which a third of the programme is undertaken as online studies. The aim is to improve the efficiency and the learning and teaching experiences of both students and lecturers by, for instance, reducing technical constraints and manifesting a new learning culture grounded in the affordances of digital tools. The results from the first phase of the study show five dimensions of usability brought forth by participant interviews: technological, pedagogical, social, metareflective, and collegial.

Keywords: educational design research, distance education, higher education, ICT
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication. The 5th International Designs for Learning conference
Subtitle of host publicationDesigning New Learning Ecologies
Pages91-97
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2016
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
EventThe 5th International Designs for Learning conference : Designing New Learning Ecologies - Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 17 May 201620 May 2016
https://openresearchlibrary.org/content/a7507970-0c66-4ba2-874f-dac5a22daa64

Conference

ConferenceThe 5th International Designs for Learning conference
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityCopenhagen
Period17/05/1620/05/16
Internet address

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