Evaluating a Multimedia e-Learning System for CAD Drawing Course

Abstract

The development of e-learning products and provision of e-learning opportunities is one of the most rapidly expanding areas of education and training. The growth of e-learning application is accelerating through both offline and online system. These innovative systems are changing the face of learning as we know it. However, what is known about these innovative approaches to training has been limited by the shortage of scientifically evaluation. This study aims to assess students' satisfaction and preference toward a multimedia learning system. This paper describes the evaluation of a package of a Multimedia e-learning system for Computer Aided Design (CAD) practice course. This study develops a questionnaire based on usability evaluation method for a Multimedia e-learning system. The method extends the current practice by focusing not only on cognitive but also affective considerations that may influence e-learning usability. This paper presents findings from a study of the impact of the learning systems. The study also describes designing evaluation sheet, data collection and analysis strategies of a case study on the evaluation of the multimedia learning system implemented for Computer Assisted Design (CAD) Practice Course in Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Japan.