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

Sustainable Learning, Accessible Technologies, & Diverse Contexts

20-Minute LTEC Student Session

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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Developing an Online Course: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

Session Description
The Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) program at the Hawai’i Community College (HCC) must seek out ways to increase its enrollment while providing quality education to its students. At present, there are no distance education courses available within the HOST curriculum. Many students are located far from either the Hilo (windward) campus or the Palamanui (leeward) campus making commuting difficult and challenging as many potential students do not have or can’t afford the transportation. The availability of an online course would allow for easier access to a post-secondary education thus resulting in increased enrollment for the program and college.

The purpose of this project is to prepare students to enter a career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Modules have been developed to explain the roles and interrelationships of the various travel and tourism sectors, characterize historical and current concepts, understand the impacts that travel and tourism have upon a destination, and be able to identify career opportunities in the industry. Through the use of social networking sites and applications, students will engage in learning activities that apply to real-world situations. This presentation will give you insight into the course framework and an overview of the activities in which the students will participate.

Presenter(s)
Lynn Erdmann
Lynn Erdmann, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawai’i , USA
Lynn Erdmann is a proud alumna of Indiana University’s Tourism, Convention and Event Management program where, since 2016, she has “given back” in the role of associate instructor delivering distance education in “Tourism Geography.” In May 2020, she will complete her M.Ed. from the LTEC program at the University of Hawai’I at Manoa. Until then, she resides on the Big Island where she is busy educating students at Hawai’i Community College in the dual role of Instructor and Program Coordinator for the Hospitality and Tourism Program.
Malia Ah Nee
Malia Ah Nee, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawai’i, USA
Malia Ah Nee is a graduate student in the Learning Design and Technology (LTEC) program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Previously, she obtained her B.A.S in Applied Business and Information Technology (IT) from the University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC). Malia is currently employed at UHMC as the IT Help Desk manager. She is driven by technology, which motivates her to be an active learner in education.
Session Type
20-Minute LTEC Student Session
Audience
All Audiences

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