Design and Evaluation of a User Interface for an Interaction Supported Video Platform

Abstract

Learning videos are currently more and more in use because of the evolving trend of so-called MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) (Khalil & Ebner, 2013). However learning videos have only a consuming character due to the fact that they are of passive nature. According to Carr-Chellman & Duchastel (2000) interaction as well as communication are key features of a successful online course. Because of that a web based information system has been developed to support learning videos with different forms of interac- tion (Ebner et al., 2013). It is obvious that such an information system has to be easily useable and due to that this research study presents the development process of a suitable User Interface (UI). The associated usability study as well as the field study point out that the design approach is generally working and also identified some components to improve.

Authors

  • Josef Wachtler
  • Gerald Geier
  • Martin Ebner

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