scholarly journals User Interface Design Guidelines for Children Mobile Learning Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 3311-3319 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Prototype Development ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Modern Learning

Mobile learning applications have created new learning opportunities which lead to the transition from traditional learning to modern learning, thus enhancing individuals’ learning experiences. Mobile learning applications that come with good and effective user interface allow users to be aware and mindful about the subject matter. This enables users to fully optimise the applications for learning purposes. In order to develop an effective mobile learning application, the user interface should take into account the requirements of its users for mobile learning. Children in particular are immature learners and mobile users, whose characteristics and insights are not quite the same as the adults. To date, there are design guidelines for mobile learning applications, however they are not specifically intended for children. In fact, the existing design guidelines are mostly targeted for desktop applications which are not suitable for mobile learning applications. Therefore, this study aimed to address this concern by identifying the design elements that are required for creating user interface of mobile learning applications for children. This study adopted the qualitative approach that comprises three main activities; Theoretical Study, Prototype Development and Expert Evaluation. The data were analysed using content analysis method. The guideline consists of eight design elements with their respective essential characteristics. The elements are Navigation, Text, Image and Icon, Audio, Content, Colour, Input/Output Support, and Feedback. The guideline could be used by designers to design an effective user interface for mobile learning applications specifically for children

User Interface Design and E-Commerce Security Perception

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faouzi Kamoun ◽  
Mohanad Halaweh
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Computer Interface ◽  
Human Computer Interface ◽  
Online Help ◽  
Design Elements

In this study, the authors investigate the relationship between human computer interface design and users’ security perception. The authors hypothesize that effective human computer interface design has a positive impact on security perception. To test this hypothesis, they use the seven design elements of the customer interface (7Cs) as a basis of the reference framework for effective interface design. Hypothesis testing was examined through an empirical study involving 247 subjects. Research reveals that human computer interface design significantly affects the perceived security of e-commerce portals. Further analysis of the results highlights that the top HCI factors that influence security perception are permanent working links, demos and online help tools, information accuracy, and easy website navigation. Therefore, this study suggests that applying good user interface design guidelines at the storefront can be an effective technique for enhancing user security perception and increasing trust and purchase intention.

Ergonomic User Interface Desgin in Computerized Medical Equipment

2008 ◽  
pp. 445-450
Author(s):  
D. John Doyle
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
System Design ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Ecological Interface Design ◽  
Patient Morbidity ◽  
Important Approach

Current statistics suggest that preventable medical error is a common cause of patient morbidity and mortality, being responsible for between 44,000 and 98,000 deaths annually, and resulting in injuries that cost between $17 billion and $29 billion annually. An important approach to tackling this problem is to apply system design principles from human factors engineering (ergonomics). By doing so, systems and equipment become easier for people to work with, ultimately reducing the frequency of errors. In particular, in the case of medical equipment, the design of the user interface can impact enormously on its successful use. In this chapter we consider some of the elements of good and bad medical equipment design, using examples drawn from the literature and elsewhere. The concept of ecological interface design is also discussed, and some practical design guidelines are provided.

Simplicity, Consistency, Universality, Flexibility and Familiarity

2011 ◽  
pp. 179-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rich Picking ◽  
Vic Grout ◽  
John McGinn ◽  
Jodi Crisp ◽  
Helen Grout
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Computer Systems ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
The Eu

This paper describes the user interface design, and subsequent usability evaluation of the EU FP6 funded Easyline+ project, which involved the development of ambient assistive technology to support elderly and disabled people in their interaction with kitchen appliances. During this process, established usability design guidelines and principles were considered. The authors’ analysis of the applicability of these has led to the development of a new set of principles, specifically for the design of ambient computer systems. This set of principles is referred to as SCUFF, an acronym for simplicity, consistency, universality, flexibility and familiarity. These evaluations suggest that adoption of the SCUFF principles was successful for the Easyline+ project, and that they can be used for other ambient technology projects, either as complementary to, or as an alternative to more generic and partially relevant principles.

scholarly journals The Effects of Using a Hypertext Tool for Selecting Design Guidelines

1992 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey A. Fox
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Complex Task ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Selection Of

Designing a User-System Interface (USI) is a complex task that has been approached in many ways. One approach has been to use USI design guidelines to help improve the quality and consistency of USIs. To be effective, a general set of guidelines must be tailored to a specific application. This study investigated the effects of using a hypertext design aid (DRUID, Dynamic Rules for User Interface Design) for the selection of USI guidelines by both experienced and novice guideline users. Results indicate that, in general, the participants performed their tasks as well with DRUID as with the book. However, the participants accessed the material differently for each medium and they selected more guidelines that were relevant when using the paper book. Subjectively, the software was preferred because it provided assistance in the selection process and provided additional time-saving design aids not available in the book.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Culturally Appropriate Design: A Malaysian University Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamsul Arrieya Ariffin ◽  
Azniah Azniah Ismail ◽  
Maizatul Hayati Yatim ◽  
Salman Firdaus Sidek
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Error Management ◽  
Heuristic Evaluation ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Technological Improvement

<p class="0abstract">The growing popularity of mobile devices, together with the constant technological improvement of mobile websites and applications informed about the quality of the user interface design. However, the particularities of mobile devices require special attention in terms of their usability aspects, such as culture. Therefore, this study evaluated the use of culturally appropriate design guidelines for a mobile learning web site. The research methodology used comprised a survey from heuristic evaluation questionnaires with undergraduate students. This research captured the students’ experiences in using the MLearn website of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia.  From the study, the lowest ranking is realistic error management at 3.5, and the highest is suitable content for local culture at 4.6.  This study affirmed that general usability and cultural principles in design are important for a usable mobile learning website system in a local university context.</p>

MD: A New Mobile User Interface Model

2011 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 1739-1744
Author(s):  
Cu Guo ◽  
Qing Yi Hua ◽  
Ya Ming Li ◽  
Yan Shuo Chang ◽  
Hong An Pan
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Mobile User ◽  
Interactive Graphics ◽  
Interface Model ◽  
Mvc Model ◽  
Prototype Development ◽  
New Type ◽  
Pac Model

In view of various shortcomings of the traditional MVC model and PAC model in mobile applications, this paper presents a new type of mobile user interface model named MD to guide the mobile user interface design and prototyping. MD model reasonably distributes the tasks between front-end and back-end: input and output are closely coupled as front code put in the D to achieve macro-communication, application model can be considered as back code put in the M. This model effectively solves the power restricted and other problems of mobile devices. By applying this model to the prototype development of Android-based Interactive Graphics Toolkit—AIGT, we verifies the feasibility and effectiveness of the model.

scholarly journals Mobile Learning: Detrimental or Beneficial?

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 987-989
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
New Generation

Mobile Learning also known as mLearning, is a new generation of learning where content which users wants to learn is accessible and available on mobile devices like smart phone and tablets. With the evolution of “world in the pocket” learning becomes much easier and one can start learning on the go. This paper illustrates how mLearning could be a better new way to learn and to interact with the learning content provided and how mLearning is proving to be a better alternative to traditional learning. Learning through traditional methods is not helping students to learn and gain new knowledge wherever and whenever they want and also it’s not that effective. It is also researched that not all mLearning applications are helpful for the students or learners to learn whatever they want, only apps with interactive and user-friendly user interface were found helpful. That’s why mobile learning applications are made with user-friendly user interface. Some practical strategies and methods of implementation of mLearning approach despite of its limitations and challenges were recommended in this paper as well.

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