Students' attidudes towards novel interfaces in e-learning

Authors:
Margit Pohl;Ilona Herbst;Franz Reichl;Sylvia Wiltner
Affiliations:
Institute of Design and Assessment of Technology, Vienna University of Technology, Wien, Austria;E-Learning Centre, Vienna University of Technology, Wien, Austria;E-Learning Centre, Vienna University of Technology, Wien, Austria;Institute of Design and Assessment of Technology, Vienna University of Technology, Wien, Austria
Venue:
UAHCI'07 Proceedings of the 4th international conference on Universal access in human-computer interaction: applications and services
Year:
2007

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Abstract

There is still very little research about students' attitudes about elearning. Such information seems to be necessary for a successful implementation of e-learning. Current research indicates that main advantages of e-learning are its flexibility and the provision of online learning material. A major drawback, as perceived by the students, is the lack of personal relationships.We conducted two focus groups to clarify these issues (N=54). The study supported the results from the literature. In addition, we found a few controversial issues as, e.g., preference for lectures/textbooks and tight schedules vs. preference for online learning and few deadlines. Another controversial issue was electronic assessment.