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A User Centric Approach to Visualizing Linked Educational Metadata in The ITC Geo Course Hub
Shah, Hafiz Muhammad Amin (2024) A User Centric Approach to Visualizing Linked Educational Metadata in The ITC Geo Course Hub.
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| Abstract: | This study explores the use of various visualization methods to enhance the presentation of linked educational metadata, focusing on creating a user-centric dashboard. The primary objective is to improve user experience and usability by addressing the specific needs of teachers through various visual and systematic techniques. The research involved identifying user requirements, employing different visualization methods, and developing a web-based dashboard followed by the usability study.A comparative usability study was conducted with nine teachers, evaluating both the existing and new Geo Course Hub dashboards. The study employed eye-tracking, think-aloud protocols, and surveys to gather data on user interactions and preferences. The findings revealed that the new GCH significantly outperforms the existing system in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction. Users were able to access and interpret the linked educational metadata more accurately and quickly with the new dashboard. The study validates the hypothesis that a user�centric design approach enhances the usability and comprehensibility of data visualization systems. By integrating user feedback and applying principles of user-centered design, the research successfully addressed the limitations of the existing GCH. This research contributes to the field of educational data visualization by demonstrating the impact of user-centered design on the effectiveness of data presentation tools. It underscores the importance of involving users in the design process and leveraging their insights to create more functional and engaging visualization systems. Future work may focus on extending the dashboard's functionality, including mobile platform adaptation, and conducting broader usability studies to further refine and validate the system's effectiveness across diverse user groups. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | ITC: Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation |
| Subject: | 02 science and culture in general, 30 exact sciences in general, 50 technical science in general, 54 computer science, 81 education, teaching |
| Programme: | Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation MSc (75014) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101170 |
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