Effectiveness and Usability Evaluation of 'Li2D' Courseware
Multimedia courseware has been accepted as a tool
that can support teaching and learning process. 'Li2D' courseware
was developed to assist student-s visualization on the topic of Loci in
Two Dimension. This paper describes an evaluation on the
effectiveness and usability of a 'Li2D' courseware. The quasi
experiment was used for the effectiveness evaluation. Usability
evaluation was accomplished based on four constructs of usability,
namely: efficiency, learnability, screen design and satisfaction. An
evaluation on the multimedia elements was also conducted. A total of
63 students of Form Two are involved in the study. The students are
divided into two groups: control and experimental. The experimental
group had to interact with 'Li2D' courseware as part of the learning
activities while the control group used the conventional learning
methods. The results indicate that the experimental group performed
better than the control group in understanding the Loci in Two
Dimensions topic. In terms of usability, the results showed that the
students agreed on the usability in multimedia elements in the 'Li2D'
courseware.
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Symposium on Information technology. Kuala Lumpur Convention
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Seong Chong. (2009). The Design, Development and Evaluation of a
Reusable Learning Object-Based Multimedia Learning Environment: Its
eEffectiveness for Learning English as Foreign Language among
Yemeni students. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the 3rd
International Malaysia Educational Technology Convention ,Batu
Ferringhi ,Penang
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study: The Effectiveness of Analytical Evaluation Technique Compared
to Empirical Study. WSEAS Transactions On Information Science &
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Effectiveness Mathemathics Learning: Matching Instruction to the
Student-s Learning Style.Journal of Applied Science 9 (8).
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(2009).Development and Evaluation of CAI Courseware ÔÇÿG-Reflect- on
Student-s Achievement and Motivation in Learning Mathemathics.
European Journal of Social Science. 8 (4).
[9] Wan Fatimah Wan Ahmad. (2004). Integration of Multimedia in
Visualising Geometric Transformations for Mathemathic Education.
Thesis Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.(Not published).
[10] Nielsen, J. (2003). Usability 101: Introduction to usability. Jakob
Nielsen-s Alertbox. http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20030825.html [10
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[11] Johnson, L.A. & Schleyer, T.K.L. (2003). Developing high-quality
educational software. Journal of Dental Education, 11(67): 1209-1220.
[12] Sekaran U. 2000. Research Methods for Business: A skill Building
Approach . John Wiley, U.S.
[13] Y. Yuan. (2007). Integrating technology into mathematical Instruction.
A study of its effect on students- mathematics achievement and attitude
at the eight grade in Taiwan. [Online]. Available
http://www.hiceducation.org/edu_proceeding/Yuan%20Yuan.pdf. Last
Accessed 8 December 2009.
[14] The Chiew Lan, Wan Mohd Fauzy Wan Ismail & Toh Seong Chong.
(2009). Combining Multimedia Courseware with Game Elements: An
Evaluation on Educationak and Motivationak Effect. Paper presented at
the Proceedings of the 3rd International Malaysia Educational
Technology Convention ,Batu Ferringhi ,Penang
[1] Zuraini Hanim Zaini, Wan Fatimah Wan Ahmad. (2010). A Study on
Students- Motivation in Learning Mathematics using Multimedia
Courseware. Paper presented at the Proceedings 4th International
Symposium on Information technology. Kuala Lumpur Convention
Centre.
[2] Riaza Mohd Rias, Halimah Badioze Zaman. (2010). Investigating the
Redundancy Effect in Multimedia Learning on a Computer Science
Domain. Paper presented at the Proceedings 4th International
Symposium on Information technology. Kuala Lumpur Convention
Centre.
[3] Rahmah lob Yussof, Halimah Badioze Zaman. (2009). Usability
Methodology of Multimedia Courseware(Mel-Sindd) for Down
Syndrome Learner. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the 3rd
International Malaysia Educational Technology Convention ,Batu
Ferringhi ,Penang
[4] Mazyrah. (2009). The Development and Usability of a Multimedia Black
Cat Courseware using Storytelling Approach. Thesis Universiti
Teknologi Petronas. (Not published).
[5] Waddah Ahmed Saleh Munassar, Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya, Toh
Seong Chong. (2009). The Design, Development and Evaluation of a
Reusable Learning Object-Based Multimedia Learning Environment: Its
eEffectiveness for Learning English as Foreign Language among
Yemeni students. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the 3rd
International Malaysia Educational Technology Convention ,Batu
Ferringhi ,Penang
[6] Azizah Jaafar. (2008). Malaysian Smart School Courseware Usability
study: The Effectiveness of Analytical Evaluation Technique Compared
to Empirical Study. WSEAS Transactions On Information Science &
Applications
[7] Norazan Mat Zian. (2009). A-maths Multimedia Courseware for
Effectiveness Mathemathics Learning: Matching Instruction to the
Student-s Learning Style.Journal of Applied Science 9 (8).
[8] Rosnaini Mahmud , Mohd Arif Hj Ismail & Kiaw ,L.A.
(2009).Development and Evaluation of CAI Courseware ÔÇÿG-Reflect- on
Student-s Achievement and Motivation in Learning Mathemathics.
European Journal of Social Science. 8 (4).
[9] Wan Fatimah Wan Ahmad. (2004). Integration of Multimedia in
Visualising Geometric Transformations for Mathemathic Education.
Thesis Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.(Not published).
[10] Nielsen, J. (2003). Usability 101: Introduction to usability. Jakob
Nielsen-s Alertbox. http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20030825.html [10
October 2010].
[11] Johnson, L.A. & Schleyer, T.K.L. (2003). Developing high-quality
educational software. Journal of Dental Education, 11(67): 1209-1220.
[12] Sekaran U. 2000. Research Methods for Business: A skill Building
Approach . John Wiley, U.S.
[13] Y. Yuan. (2007). Integrating technology into mathematical Instruction.
A study of its effect on students- mathematics achievement and attitude
at the eight grade in Taiwan. [Online]. Available
http://www.hiceducation.org/edu_proceeding/Yuan%20Yuan.pdf. Last
Accessed 8 December 2009.
[14] The Chiew Lan, Wan Mohd Fauzy Wan Ismail & Toh Seong Chong.
(2009). Combining Multimedia Courseware with Game Elements: An
Evaluation on Educationak and Motivationak Effect. Paper presented at
the Proceedings of the 3rd International Malaysia Educational
Technology Convention ,Batu Ferringhi ,Penang
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that can support teaching and learning process. 'Li2D' courseware
was developed to assist student-s visualization on the topic of Loci in
Two Dimension. This paper describes an evaluation on the
effectiveness and usability of a 'Li2D' courseware. The quasi
experiment was used for the effectiveness evaluation. Usability
evaluation was accomplished based on four constructs of usability,
namely: efficiency, learnability, screen design and satisfaction. An
evaluation on the multimedia elements was also conducted. A total of
63 students of Form Two are involved in the study. The students are
divided into two groups: control and experimental. The experimental
group had to interact with 'Li2D' courseware as part of the learning
activities while the control group used the conventional learning
methods. The results indicate that the experimental group performed
better than the control group in understanding the Loci in Two
Dimensions topic. In terms of usability, the results showed that the
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