Children Usability Evaluation for the E-Learning System for Children Outside the Schools in Sudan

Abstract

The aim of this research is to evaluate the interaction of children with E-learning System designed for children outside the school (ELS) in Sudan. This will set ground for future researches in children interaction with computer systems for the ELS beyond to the Sudan. The main objectives of the research were to explore HCI evaluation techniques, design and evaluation tests to evaluate the learnability and attractiveness of ELS among children. The aim of this effort is to provide feedback to ELS designer and provide basis for future ELS interaction evaluation. As the ELS was not yet programmed the research developed prototype system following the paper design. The prototype system focusing on a specific component of the system to test the 12 number and its components. The research developed five tests: usability, learnability, attractiveness, interview about design objects and mouse interaction to measure the interaction of children with the ELS in Sudan. The research used in the evaluation observation methods: co-discovery, peer tutoring and direct observation method and survey methods: interview method. The evaluation was conducted in the real environment in Gadref State in Wad Elmshamer village with all 22 children involved in the project. The results showed that the ELS design is acceptable for children and showed children preferences in colors and illustrated differences between boys and girls in the interaction with mouse and the exercises. The results showed children deal more comfortable with observation method than interview method. The research recommended: minimizes the target and drag process in the project design, use more of the red color, consider differences between boys and girls and support the studies about the project of E-learning should focus on the individual benefits and the benefits appear in the society.