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Hakam W Alomari¹, Vijayalakshmi Ramasamy¹, James D Kiper¹

¹Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Miami University, Oxford, OH, 45056, USA.

|May 20, 2020

Summary

This study introduces a framework to evaluate cyberlearning environments in STEM education, using usability and utility assessments. Findings show the SEP-CyLE platform enhances software testing skills, with recommendations for design improvements.

Keywords:

Computer science Cyberlearning environment STEM education Usability evaluation User experience User interface

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Area of Science:

Computer Science Education
Human-Computer Interaction
Educational Technology

Background:

Cyberlearning environments are increasingly used in undergraduate STEM education, yet their effectiveness requires further empirical validation.
Evaluating the usefulness of these environments is crucial for design improvement and user satisfaction, but lacks standardized methods.
Existing research has not comprehensively tested cyberlearning environments' utility and usability in computer science and software engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and illustrate an evaluation framework for cyberlearning environments using user studies.
To assess the usability and utility of a specific cyberlearning environment, SEP-CyLE (Software Engineering and Programming Cyberlearning Environment).
To identify areas for improvement in cyberlearning design and provide future research directions.

Main Methods:

Conducted user studies employing cognitive walkthroughs with think-aloud protocols and heuristic evaluation surveys.
Utilized network-based analysis to identify statistically significant correlations in user perceptions of SEP-CyLE.
Performed user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) evaluations to measure utility and usability.

Main Results:

Participants successfully used SEP-CyLE to complete tasks and improve software testing concepts.
The study identified specific areas for enhancement in SEP-CyLE's design, particularly concerning visibility and navigation.
The proposed evaluation framework was illustrated through the SEP-CyLE case study.

Conclusions:

Cyberlearning environments can effectively enhance specific STEM learning outcomes, such as software testing.
A systematic evaluation framework incorporating UI/UX assessments is vital for optimizing cyberlearning environments.
Further research and design improvements are needed to maximize the potential of cyberlearning in computer education.