Towards the definition of an instrument for usability testing on interactive collaborative applications

Abstract

The use of technology on educational processes has enriched the traditional teaching system as it provides teachers with tools for reinforcing the knowledge they pass to the students. When defining methodologies for this purpose, it is important to take into account an evaluation phase over the generated products in terms of perception towards the use of technology and collaborative learning, usability, and knowledge skills. The present work is aimed on describing an instrument for usability testing that returns quantitative data about the interaction of preschool children and interactive collaborative applications created following a specific methodology.