24th Annual TCC | Online Conference | April 16-18, 2019

Sustainable Learning, Accessible Technologies, & Diverse Contexts

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Evaluating the Usability of an Exercise Guide Program for Breast Cancer Survivors

Session Description
One in eight U.S. women may be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. As a cancer survivor rate increases, survivorship should include, but not limited to, long-term care, recurrence prevention, and quality of life. Exercise is a key factor in achieving a satisfactory post-treatment life; nonetheless, a large population of breast cancer survivors remains physically inactive.

To address this issue, a usability study(https://leesooy.wixsite.com/farexercise) was created for breast cancer survivors to help them meet the exercise requirement recommended by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usability of the exercise guide program for survivors on the basis of ease-of-use and effectiveness. Case-Based Learning theory was associated with exercise guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable and followed Nielsen’s usability heuristics.

During one-on-one task sessions, a total of 10 breast cancer survivors and co-survivors provided substantial insights in which catalyzed potential improvements of this program through three rounds. After each session, the program was updated, according to the feedback in areas of visual design, contents, navigation, and accessibility.

Throughout the TCC session, the researcher will discuss the study procedures and results based on collected data which demonstrated the importance of simplicity and user interaction in improving user satisfaction. Further updates are suggested as the foundation of continuous improvements.

Presenter(s)
Soo Yeon Lee
Soo Yeon Lee, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Soo is a Korean language instructor in a private sector as well as a graduate student of the Learning Design & Technology master’s program at the University of Hawaii College of Education. As an instructor, she is interested in developing language courses using interactive technology for community and military-affiliated audience. Surviving from cancer, she stays in continuous pursuit of online cancer survivorship program. Her master’s project focuses on a usability study of post-cancer treatments through an online workout program and its safety guidelines.
Session Type
20-Minute LTEC Student Session
Audience
All Audiences

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Remembering Our Rural Roots: A Usability Study

Session Description
The purpose of this usability study was to create and evaluate the ease-of-use of a website about the history of ‘Ele’ele School and the community in which it exists. Founded in 1837, ‘Ele’ele School is a public elementary school located in the County of Kaua’i in the State of Hawai’i. Using the mapping platform Esri, the historical website integrated maps, narratives, photographs, archival records, and other elements to tell a story of the community and at the heart of it all–a school and its pupils. To evaluate the ease-of-use of the site, the investigator conducted three rounds of distant, usability testing with nine participants currently living in Hawai’i. Participants were asked to perform a series of tasks; each task was designed to allow for exploration through the site and to test potential problematic elements within the site. The website was evaluated using several usability metrics, including: Single Ease Question (SEQ), task completion rate, and Subjective Usability Scale (SUS). The intent was to increasingly improve the design of the site with each round of testing and to make the end-user experience easier, more effective, and more satisfying. The results from this study indicates that users are more likely to be satisfied with a website if it is effective at supporting them to achieve their goals.
Presenter(s)
Kerri Muraoka
Kerri Muraoka, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Session Type
20-Minute LTEC Student Session
Audience
All Audiences

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Virtual Dental Home Maui: A Usability Study on the Teledentistry Website

Session Description
It is important to have a website designed for students to use during their volunteer activity in the Virtual Dental Home (VDH). Dental hygiene students learn about community dental health during their formal educational experience. A portion of the curriculum is dedicated to service learning through volunteering which is encouraged by the instructor to promote experiential learning. VDH incorporates the use of teledentistry to allow the hygienist and volunteer dental hygiene student to perform necessary dental therapy while they communicate directly with other healthcare providers. Using teledentistry, dentists and other medical personnel do not have to be physically present to care for patients. The website was purposefully designed to be simple and easy to navigate to be considerate of the student’s time. A usability study was conducted with 13 University of Hawaii Maui College students to assess the functionality and value of the website Volunteer Now! Virtual Dental Home Maui. After viewing the website, all participants strongly agreed or agreed that volunteering in VDH is now more attractive to them and they are prepared to volunteer. They all strongly agreed or agreed that they could find their way around the website, got to information quickly, and were satisfied with the design and performance of the website. The website enhances the learning experience by informing students about how VDH can provide alternative learning experiences, community service projects, and work environments. (Website: https://higalea.wixsite.com/website-1)
Presenter(s)
Leanne Higa
Leanne Higa, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Pukalani, Hawaii, USA
Leanne Higa, BS, is a dental hygiene instructor at the University of Hawaii Maui College and clinical dental hygienist working in private practice. She is a graduate student in the Learning Design & Technology master’s program at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her project is a usability study of a website that she has designed for the Virtual Dental Home (VDH) pilot project. She has tailored the website to be useful to dental hygiene students who are curious and wish to volunteer in the VDH project.
Session Type
20-Minute LTEC Student Session
Audience
All Audiences

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Web-based CALL Process Writing Tools Website: A Usability Study

Session Description
Many English as a Second Language (ESL) learners need help writing. Learners prefer to get as much feedback and guidance with their writing as possible. However, teachers are overwhelmed and often do not focus on errors that do not interrupt communication. Web-based Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) tools can provide learners with additional feedback and scaffolding. These tools can empower adult learners, allowing them to create and check their own work. A website was developed on WIX, to provide Web-based automated e-learning, or CALL, writing tools to supplement adult learners to engage in each stage of the writing process. The purpose of this usability study was to evaluate the navigation and satisfaction of content presentation of the site. Qualitative and quantitative data collection included a pre-questionnaire for collecting demographic information; three think-aloud interview rounds, each with 6 to 7 participants; a retrospective post-survey. Revisions were made after each iteration based on the result and following Nielsen’s Severity Rating for Usability Problems to guide the selection of issues to address. The results of the study revealed a favorable reception of the website and its contents. Future revision and improvements in presentation and content for this project could further improve this project. (URL to website: https://jo1aloha.wixsite.com/writingprocesstools)
Presenter(s)
Joseph Peters
Joseph Peters, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Joseph was born and raised in Hawaii. He has a background in education, language learning, and instructional design. He has a Bachelors in Elementary Education, Masters in Second Language Studies: Language Teaching, and is in his last semester in the MA: Learning Teaching and Design Program at the University of Hawaii. He recently started a job as an English instructor in Nagoya, Japan. His interests include incorporating E-learning and technology for collegiate language learning.
Session Type
20-Minute LTEC Student Session
Audience
Novice

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Innovative Mobile Technology: A Powerful Tool for Language Learning

Session Description
Currently, innovations in mobile technology are contributing to language learning because they allow learners to access learning materials based on their interests at any time, from any location, and beyond educational limitations. In particular, mobile devices such as the Smartphone and Tablet have become powerful, ubiquitous tools for language learning. This study explores mobile learning in the foreign language classroom and how this approach can be used to teach foreign language in South Korea, where English education is greatly emphasized. Most students who belong to the “digital native generation” have their own mobile phones and are highly skilled at using them (e.g., searching, analyzing and collecting data, using apps). However, many teachers are still reluctant to allow students to use their mobile phones in the classroom. We as teachers must begin to perceive mobile devices as learning tools and recognize their potentially useful role in the classroom. Mobile phones are now equipped with GPS, voice, automatic translator, texting, visual multimedia, and other features that have the potential to improve language learning performance for EFL students. This study considers the historical overview of mobile learning and diverse educational theories related to m-learning. The study also analyzes the challenges and opportunities of mobile device use in the foreign language learning context, suggesting a range of diverse and practical learning activities using mobile phones to ensure that innovative mobile technology can actually improve language learning in South Korea. Ultimately, the study concludes that teachers must adopt mobile devices in their classrooms for a learner-centered approach.
Presenter(s)
Hye Jeong Kim
Hye Jeong Kim, Kookmin University, Seoul, South Korea
Hye Jeong, Kim is an assistant professor at Kookmin University, Seoul, South Korea. She is interested in English Education using multimedia.
Session Type
20-Minute Session
Audience
All Audiences

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