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ERIC Number: EJ721475
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1277
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Usability Testing of BusinessThinking [TM] e-Learning CD-Roms with Older Adults
Stoltz-Loike, Marian; Morrell, Roger W.; Loike, James D.
Educational Gerontology, v31 n10 p765-786 Nov-Dec 2005
BusinessThinking [TM] is a computer-based e-learning package designed to teach technology skills and business information to adults, ages 50-69, who remain in the workforce. This article outlines results from usability testing for the material on using technology applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the Internet), and career development (career management and preretirement planning. In Study 1, a usability test was conducted to ensure that the material was user-friendly. In Studies 2 and 3, the PowerPoint and career development materials were redesigned according to the findings from Study 1. Results indicated that the redesign was effective in increasing navigation of the material.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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