LAB 3: EVALUATION TECHNIQUES

( On Existing Software)

Duration :2 Hours

Learning Outcomes

CLO : 3

By the end of this laboratory session, you should be able to:

1. Test usability and functionality of system
2. Considering learn ability of the system
3. Related to both functionality and usability of the design
4. Evaluate designs against requirements
5. Initiate and accomplish a task (functionality)
Hardware/ Software: e-Learning Website

THEORY
Evaluation Techniques
Observational Techniques
Think Aloud
user observed performing task
user asked to describe what he is doing and why, what he thinks is happening
etc.

Cooperative evaluation
variation on think aloud
user collaborates in evaluation
both user and evaluator can ask each other questions throughout

Protocol analysis
Mixed use in practice.
audio/video transcription difficult and requires skill.
Some automatic support tools available

Automated analysis
Workplace project
Post task walkthrough

Query Techniques
Interviews
analyst questions user on one-to -one basis usually based on prepared questions
informal, subjective and relatively cheap

Questionnaires
Set of fixed questions given to users

ACTIVITY :
Activity Outcome: Evaluate a website based on title given.
E-learning for Kids - Brain and Nerves.
(http://www.e-learningforkids.org/Courses/Liquid_Animation/Body_Parts/Brain/index.html )

Controlled evaluation of specific aspects of interactive behaviour.

Procedure:
Step 1: Explore the website chosen using its navigation provided within 10 minutes.
Step 2: Then try to find out the differences between the website in order of design, usability and
accessibility.
Step 3: After that, complete the questionnaire given. The responses to the questionnaire are
anonymous.

LAB Exercise 3:
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
(On Existing Software)
Instructions:
Answer all questions.

CLO :3

Based on your practical experience in the lab, you are required to answer the questionnaire
below.
Then give your comment and opinion related with lesson learnt in the class.
Questionnaire (Likert Scale Item):
DEGREE OF AGREEMENT
SCORE
Strongly Agree (SA)
5
Agree (A)
4
Neutral (N)
3
Disagree (D)
2
Strongly Disagree (SD)
1

Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Rich multimedia environment uses leading edge graphics, sound and

animation to illustrate concepts.
Interactive tests and lab exercises provide immediate
feedback.
Intuitive navigation makes it easy to steer through course information.
Object arrangements at the suitable places.
Users learn at their own pace and can review materials as often as they
like.
Clear vocal used and easy to understand.
Lab exercises allow students to stay focused and motivated as they
navigate through the material.
Sectioned learning topics that allow easy accessibility.
Interactive quizzes determine the user's understanding of the material
covered.
Incorporates a wide range of advanced graphics, audio & video including
instructional sessions, animated examples of applications.
Interactive testing encompasses everything from multiple choices and
fills in the blank quizzes to hands-on problem solving exercises.
Color, icon, sound, graphic and animation used are affective and
expressive.

(10 Marks)

SD

SA

Questions:
1. Refer the example of Questionnaires above, based on Lab Work 1 Website make 10 items
questionnaire.
( 10 Marks)