Abstract:
This paper presents the usability evaluation of a digital systems laboratory class offered to distance-learning students. It details the way in which students can partici...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper presents the usability evaluation of a digital systems laboratory class offered to distance-learning students. It details the way in which students can participate remotely in such a laboratory, the methodology employed in the usability assessment of the laboratory infrastructure (hardware and software), and also outlines the main findings and lessons learned. It has been shown that the setting up of such a laboratory requires careful design, pilot runs, and formal evaluation prior to scaling up for a large number of students in order to both foresee usability flaws in the infrastructure and ensure educational quality.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 54, Issue: 2, May 2011)
School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece
Nektarios Kostaras (S'10) received the B.Eng. degree in electrical and electronic engineering and the M.Sc. degree in advanced control from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), Manchester, U.K., in 1999 and 2000, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece, i...Show More
Nektarios Kostaras (S'10) received the B.Eng. degree in electrical and electronic engineering and the M.Sc. degree in advanced control from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), Manchester, U.K., in 1999 and 2000, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece, i...View more
School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece
Michalis Xenos (M'98) received the Diploma in computer engineering and the Ph.D. degree in software engineering from the University of Patras, Patra, Greece, in 1991 and 1995, respectively.
He was a Lecturer with the Computer Science Department, Hellenic Open University (HOU), Patra, Greece, from 2000 to 2005, an Assistant Professor from 2005 to 2009, and is now an Associate Professor. He has been Director of the HOU Evalu...Show More
Michalis Xenos (M'98) received the Diploma in computer engineering and the Ph.D. degree in software engineering from the University of Patras, Patra, Greece, in 1991 and 1995, respectively.
He was a Lecturer with the Computer Science Department, Hellenic Open University (HOU), Patra, Greece, from 2000 to 2005, an Assistant Professor from 2005 to 2009, and is now an Associate Professor. He has been Director of the HOU Evalu...View more
School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece
Athanassios N. Skodras (M'88–SM'99) received the B.S. degree in physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1980, and the diploma degree in computer engineering and informatics and the Ph.D. degree in applied physics from the University of Patras, Greece, in 1985 and 1986, respectively.
He is a Professor of computer science with Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece. His current resear...Show More
Athanassios N. Skodras (M'88–SM'99) received the B.S. degree in physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1980, and the diploma degree in computer engineering and informatics and the Ph.D. degree in applied physics from the University of Patras, Greece, in 1985 and 1986, respectively.
He is a Professor of computer science with Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece. His current resear...View more
Contents School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece
Nektarios Kostaras (S'10) received the B.Eng. degree in electrical and electronic engineering and the M.Sc. degree in advanced control from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), Manchester, U.K., in 1999 and 2000, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece, in 2010.
His research interests are in the area of the usability evaluation of human–computer interaction Interfaces.
Nektarios Kostaras (S'10) received the B.Eng. degree in electrical and electronic engineering and the M.Sc. degree in advanced control from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), Manchester, U.K., in 1999 and 2000, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece, in 2010.
His research interests are in the area of the usability evaluation of human–computer interaction Interfaces.View more
School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece
Michalis Xenos (M'98) received the Diploma in computer engineering and the Ph.D. degree in software engineering from the University of Patras, Patra, Greece, in 1991 and 1995, respectively.
He was a Lecturer with the Computer Science Department, Hellenic Open University (HOU), Patra, Greece, from 2000 to 2005, an Assistant Professor from 2005 to 2009, and is now an Associate Professor. He has been Director of the HOU Evaluation Unit since 2006. He is the founder and Head of the Software Quality Research Group (http://quality.eap.gr) at HOU. He is author or coauthor of over 100 papers. His main interests are in software quality assurance, usability engineering, and educational technologies.
Dr. Xenos is a reviewer in eight journals, including the IEEE Transactions on Education.
Michalis Xenos (M'98) received the Diploma in computer engineering and the Ph.D. degree in software engineering from the University of Patras, Patra, Greece, in 1991 and 1995, respectively.
He was a Lecturer with the Computer Science Department, Hellenic Open University (HOU), Patra, Greece, from 2000 to 2005, an Assistant Professor from 2005 to 2009, and is now an Associate Professor. He has been Director of the HOU Evaluation Unit since 2006. He is the founder and Head of the Software Quality Research Group (http://quality.eap.gr) at HOU. He is author or coauthor of over 100 papers. His main interests are in software quality assurance, usability engineering, and educational technologies.
Dr. Xenos is a reviewer in eight journals, including the IEEE Transactions on Education.View more
School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece
Athanassios N. Skodras (M'88–SM'99) received the B.S. degree in physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1980, and the diploma degree in computer engineering and informatics and the Ph.D. degree in applied physics from the University of Patras, Greece, in 1985 and 1986, respectively.
He is a Professor of computer science with Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece. His current research interests include image and video coding, digital watermarking and IPR protection, educational technologies, and multimedia applications. He has authored or coauthored over 110 technical papers, four books, and three book chapters and holds two international patents.
Prof. Skodras is the co-recipient of the first place Chester Sall Award in 2000 for the best paper in the IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics. He serves as reviewer in a number of journals, as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Signal Processing Letters, and as Chair of the IEEE Greece Section.
Athanassios N. Skodras (M'88–SM'99) received the B.S. degree in physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1980, and the diploma degree in computer engineering and informatics and the Ph.D. degree in applied physics from the University of Patras, Greece, in 1985 and 1986, respectively.
He is a Professor of computer science with Hellenic Open University, Patra, Greece. His current research interests include image and video coding, digital watermarking and IPR protection, educational technologies, and multimedia applications. He has authored or coauthored over 110 technical papers, four books, and three book chapters and holds two international patents.
Prof. Skodras is the co-recipient of the first place Chester Sall Award in 2000 for the best paper in the IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics. He serves as reviewer in a number of journals, as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Signal Processing Letters, and as Chair of the IEEE Greece Section.View more
