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Title:
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EVALUATING THE USABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF MOBILE TAGGING MEDIA IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY |
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Author(s):
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Samuel Olugbenga King , Audrey Mbogho |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-77-5 |
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Editors:
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Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Visual Tags, Mobile Learning, Image Inputs |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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230 |
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Last Page:
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234 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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Due to the portability, mobility as well as the significantly enhanced processing and computing capabilities of mobile
phones, applications based on the use of mobile phones are increasingly being used in the learning environment.
However, there have not been comprehensive studies of how accessible these phone-based educational applications are,
or how easy it is for novice users to learn to use them. This paper presents a study that focuses on the evaluation of 2D
visual tag (or barcode) systems for accessing digital library content. The study is designed to determine the ease with
which novice users can learn to use a tag-based system, and the appropriateness of use of such systems in Africa. The
results show that visual tag applications are appropriate for use in Africa, and are also easy to learn to operate. The study
incorporates guides on how to further enhance the usability of visual tag-based systems. It is expected that these findings
are applicable to developing countries in general. |
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