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Hellen Mula Apondi Olum
Using Prototyping in Authentic Learning of Human-Centred Design of Mobile Apps
Recent advances in mobile technology have seen a sharp increase in the number of mobile applications across various application domains. The challenge remains that many software development teams may lack appropriate competences to design usable and human-centred interactive systems. This can negatively affect the usability and the user experience. In this article, we present how to learn the human-centred design process using an authentic learning approach. Students need to investigate, discuss, construct new knowledge and apply theoretical concepts to address real world problems. The main purpose of authentic learning as a pedagogical approach is to position the subject of study into a re…
The differences between tutor and student perceptions of design elements in online courses
Master's thesis Multimedia and Educational Technology MM500 - University of Agder 2017 The purpose of this study is to examine tutor and student perceptions of how design elements are implemented in online courses. The four elements collaboration, motivation, digital tools and course structure are discussed in an attempt to identify how various ways of implementing them can impact learning in an online environment. The study discusses how course tutors justify the use of the various elements, and then discusses students perceptions of how these elements impacted learning. The two online courses used in this research are SV-408 E-teaching 1 and MM-106 Nettkunnskap, which are part of a one ye…