Visualisation of Web Based e-Learning Activity

Abstract

The aim of the current paper is to report on the conceptualisation of visual methods and techniques that were adapted for the monitoring of community participation on Thinkster e-learning platform. This platform supported the research activities of Masters students in Multimedia Communication program at University of Aveiro (2008/2009 academic year). This research work implies two components, which are dependent. One of the components is related to the development of a Web based functional prototype in order to allow teachers and system administrators the visualisation and analysis of the users’ interactions on Thinkster’s communication and information system. The other component of this work is focused on the prototype evaluation with an analytical method that revealed some of the target users’ expectations, opinions and their satisfaction level related to the application interface.