Motivating Low-Achieving Learners to Use Mobile Assistive Courseware through Signaling Principle

Authors

  • Ariffin AM Institute of Creative Humanities, Multimedia, and Innovation, School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
  • A.Siti Zulaiha Department of Computer Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Arau, Perlis
  • S. Ahmad Jelani School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v13i04.10527

Keywords:

Signaling principles, low-achieving learners, usability, interaction design, assistive courseware.

Abstract


Developing a courseware is easy. However, making a courseware usable for its target user requires a scientific process. As a response to that, a study has been carried out in making courseware usable for low-achieving learners. As part of the study, this paper aims to describe the application of signaling principles in the developed courseware specifically for low-achieving learners. The prototype has been developed through user-centered approach. It involved users during the designing and development process. Then, it was delivered to users. Their experience dealing with the developed prototype was observed in their natural context with assistance of their teachers. Eventually, it was found that they were highly motivated to use the courseware.

Author Biographies

Ariffin AM, Institute of Creative Humanities, Multimedia, and Innovation, School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

Institute of Creative Humanities, Multimedia, and Innovation, School of Multimedia Technology and Communication,

A.Siti Zulaiha, Department of Computer Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Arau, Perlis

Department of Computer Science

S. Ahmad Jelani, School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

School of Education and Modern Languages

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Published

2019-04-10

How to Cite

AM, A., Zulaiha, A., & Jelani, S. A. (2019). Motivating Low-Achieving Learners to Use Mobile Assistive Courseware through Signaling Principle. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 13(04), pp. 153–163. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v13i04.10527

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