Usability in Learning
There is a large gap in our industry where usability and user interface are concerned. We talk a lot about engaging our learners with our courseware, which is important, but we tend to forget about standard usability guidelines, not only in our courses, but in our systems as well. Current LMS interfaces are not very user-friendly, and the administrative side is often worse. A bigger focus on user interface will not only improve satisfaction, but also make it more likely for users to return for more learning, and make the administrative process more efficient. This presentation will cover the basics of usability, interface design, and show good and bad examples. The goal is to educate users, administrators, and product developers about the importance of usability and UI.
Thanks to all who attended the session today - some great interaction and knowledge sharing occurred.
Check back here for more resource links, and links to the presentation files.
Here are the preso files with updated links on the last slide. More resources coming soon.












Does anyone have any questions or suggestions about this session? I'd like to make it very interactive, so please share experiences here or via private message if you'd like me to cover something specific.