- Teacher Education, Instructional Design, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), New Communication Technologies, Computer Science, Educational Technology, and 11 moreHuman Computer Interaction, Higher Education, Web 2.0, Emotion, Computer-Based Learning, Technology in Teacher Education, Teacher Identity Formation, Teachers' Motivation And Emotions For Professional Development, Teacher Professional Identity, Teacher Emotion, Beliefs and Identities, and ICT in Educationedit
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Universities are one of the most important institutions that offer online services. It is observed that one of the most used web pages by university students is the registrar’s office website, since students can access a great deal of... more
Universities are one of the most important institutions that offer online services. It is observed that one of the most used web pages by university students is the registrar’s office website, since students can access a great deal of information they need through this page. In this study, the usability of the registrar’s office website, which can be regarded as the most-used and most-needed website by students, will be examined. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the usability of Hacettepe University Registrar’s Office (HURO) website for students. To this end, researchers defined authentic tasks by considering situations that students use the most. The data were collected both using the data collection instrument developed by the researchers and the eye-tracker in a human-computer interaction laboratory. The usability of the website was tested through tasks performed in authentic or suitable environments with authentic users, problems related to usability were put forth, and s...
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ABSTRACT The properties of Web 2.0 have caused discussion in the educational context. The awareness of the students regarding the potential of Web 2.0 also made up a portion of this discussion. Therefore, the aim of this study is to... more
ABSTRACT The properties of Web 2.0 have caused discussion in the educational context. The awareness of the students regarding the potential of Web 2.0 also made up a portion of this discussion. Therefore, the aim of this study is to respond to the question of how elementary school students use Web 2.0 and depending on the usage of Web 2.0 it is aimed to discuss Web 2.0 in general and social network in specific for education. This research, case study, is carried out in depth to determine elementary school students' Web 2.0 usages. The 25 participants are students chosen with the 'maximum diversity sampling' technique. The data are gathered by interview and focus group discussions. Content analysis was used. As a result, it is determined that students grouped under five categories which were identified as: viewers, communicators, collaborators, information seekers and producers. It is also determined that students do not fully use the cooperation and sharing properties of Web 2.0 and usually play a passive role in using the basic properties. The next, perhaps more important step is to define how to motivate them to be producers for their education.
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Universities are one of the most important institutions that offer online services. It is observed that one of the most used web pages by university students is the registrar’s office website, since students can access a great deal of... more
Universities are one of the most important institutions that offer online services. It is observed that one of the
most used web pages by university students is the registrar’s office website, since students can access a great
deal of information they need through this page. In this study, the usability of the registrar’s office website,
which can be regarded as the most-used and most-needed website by students, will be examined. The aim of this
study is to demonstrate the usability of Hacettepe University Registrar’s Office (HURO) website for students.
To this end, researchers defined authentic tasks by considering situations that students use the most. The data
were collected both using the data collection instrument developed by the researchers and the eye-tracker in a
human-computer interaction laboratory. The usability of the website was tested through tasks performed in
authentic or suitable environments with authentic users, problems related to usability were put forth, and
solutions offered were presented. The results indicated that while none of the users reported problems in terms
of content and up-to-dateness, the site could be improved in terms of its visual design and navigation.
most used web pages by university students is the registrar’s office website, since students can access a great
deal of information they need through this page. In this study, the usability of the registrar’s office website,
which can be regarded as the most-used and most-needed website by students, will be examined. The aim of this
study is to demonstrate the usability of Hacettepe University Registrar’s Office (HURO) website for students.
To this end, researchers defined authentic tasks by considering situations that students use the most. The data
were collected both using the data collection instrument developed by the researchers and the eye-tracker in a
human-computer interaction laboratory. The usability of the website was tested through tasks performed in
authentic or suitable environments with authentic users, problems related to usability were put forth, and
solutions offered were presented. The results indicated that while none of the users reported problems in terms
of content and up-to-dateness, the site could be improved in terms of its visual design and navigation.
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Gelişen bilişim teknolojilerinin en önemlilerinden olan internet teknolojilerinin hayatımızın her alanını etkilemesi ve hayatımızda hızla yer alması diğer pek çok kurum gibi üniversitelerinde çeşitli hizmetlerini internet üzerinden... more
Gelişen bilişim teknolojilerinin en önemlilerinden olan internet teknolojilerinin hayatımızın her alanını etkilemesi ve hayatımızda hızla yer alması diğer pek çok kurum gibi üniversitelerinde çeşitli hizmetlerini internet üzerinden sunmasını zorunlu kılmıştır. İnternet üzerinden sunulan uygulamalarda karşılaşılan en büyük sorun ise web sitelerinin kullanılabilirliği olmuştur. Üniversitelerde en çok kullanılan web sitelerinden olan, web siteleri içinde öğrencilerin en çok kullandığı ve ihtiyaç duyduğu site olarak düşünülen öğrenci işleri daire başkanlığı sitesinin önemi oldukça fazladır.
Bu araştırmanın amacı Hacettepe Üniversitesi Öğrenci İşleri Daire Başkanlığı (HÜÖİDB) web sitesinin öğrencilerin kullanımı açısından kullanılabilirliği incelemektir. Bu amaçla, araştırmacılar tarafından öğrencilerin her zaman kullanma durumunda kalacakları otantik görevler belirlenmiştir. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan veri toplama araçları yoluyla toplanmıştır. Otantik kullanıcılarla otantik ortamlarda gerçekleştirilen uygulamalar sonucunda web sitesinin kullanılabilirlik problemleri ortaya konulmuştur.
Internet which is one of the most important information technologies, affects every side of our lifes and take place rapidly in our lifes. Like other institutions, universities are using internet technologies and every university has a website. By the help of their own web sites, universities inform their old and new students, staffs, academicians, alumni and the different parts of public in a short time. The purpose of this study is to investigate, usability of HÜÖ_DB web site according to students. For this aim, authentic tasks were determined by researchers. These tasks are usually used by students. Data collecting instruments were developed by the reseacher. After the application with authentic users in authentic environment, potential problems about usability of the web site are revealed.
Bu araştırmanın amacı Hacettepe Üniversitesi Öğrenci İşleri Daire Başkanlığı (HÜÖİDB) web sitesinin öğrencilerin kullanımı açısından kullanılabilirliği incelemektir. Bu amaçla, araştırmacılar tarafından öğrencilerin her zaman kullanma durumunda kalacakları otantik görevler belirlenmiştir. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan veri toplama araçları yoluyla toplanmıştır. Otantik kullanıcılarla otantik ortamlarda gerçekleştirilen uygulamalar sonucunda web sitesinin kullanılabilirlik problemleri ortaya konulmuştur.
Internet which is one of the most important information technologies, affects every side of our lifes and take place rapidly in our lifes. Like other institutions, universities are using internet technologies and every university has a website. By the help of their own web sites, universities inform their old and new students, staffs, academicians, alumni and the different parts of public in a short time. The purpose of this study is to investigate, usability of HÜÖ_DB web site according to students. For this aim, authentic tasks were determined by researchers. These tasks are usually used by students. Data collecting instruments were developed by the reseacher. After the application with authentic users in authentic environment, potential problems about usability of the web site are revealed.