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An Empirical Investigation of Usability Measurement in Canvas Educational Applications

Authors:
Shabbab Algamdi
Stephanie Ludi

Keywords: Usability; Human-Computer Interaction; Learning Management Systems; User Reviews; Mobile Application Platform.

Abstract:
A Learning Management System (LMS) is a com- puter software that enables teachers and students to become more actively involved in their studies and learn more effectively. The Canvas LMS is one of the best examples in this field as it is a widely adopted LMS. It is extensively utilized throughout a range of educational institutions, involving K-12 schools as well as universities. The platform has received recognition for its intuitive user interface and comprehensive selection of impacts educational resources.This study is conducted on computer science students at the University of North Texas because this sample of students is more familiar with the terminologies used in the study regarding gauging usability in Canvas applications. This is done in accordance with the Jacob Nielsen usability factors study. The goal of this study is to identify the most significant problems with the usability of the Canvas application. This study simultaneously examines and classifies them according to several aspects, and then determines how to address and improve the responses for each of these factors. This methodologies adopted in this study serve as a tool for the main investigation, and the 104 students successfully completed it. The overall scale in the study had a Cronbach’s alpha rating of 0.969, which shows that the reliability and consistency of the questionnaire in this study are quite high.The survey’s framework was built upon the principles outlined by Jacob Nielsen for mobile usability. During the pilot testing phase of the survey, the results revealed a substantial percentage of reliability and validity. Despite minor fluctuations, the findings consistently demonstrated a commendable level of reliability. These results open the door for further investigations.

Pages: 95 to 100

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2023

Publication date: November 13, 2023

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4235

ISBN: 978-1-68558-098-8

Location: Valencia, Spain

Dates: from November 13, 2023 to November 17, 2023