CourseWork Research Report 2006
Type
work report
Date Issued
2006
Author(s)
Abstract
Assessment of Stanford's Course Management System from a User's Point of View - an Online Survey - This research report provides an assessment of Stanford's course management system "CourseWork" from a user's point of view. The results were gathered from two open-ended online questionnaires among instructional staff and students during May 8-31, 2006.
The goal of the survey was to gather feedback on the usefulness of CourseWork in order to better satisfy the needs of its users at Stanford University and as a consequence, support technology-enhanced learning and teaching. The findings rely on a random sample of overall 2561 respondents participating on a voluntary basis. Data analysis is based on quantitative and qualitative methods utilizing Excel software and creating categories referring to general features of course management systems as well as to specific tools provided by CourseWork.
The analysis reveals in great detail how users assess the course managment system and its single tools. Based on this evaluation, a matrix has been developed identifying both the current state-of-the-art and potential for improvement. Following this structure, the report points out key areas for continuing development and support, and provides various suggestions for enhancing the usability of CourseWork from a user's point of view.
The goal of the survey was to gather feedback on the usefulness of CourseWork in order to better satisfy the needs of its users at Stanford University and as a consequence, support technology-enhanced learning and teaching. The findings rely on a random sample of overall 2561 respondents participating on a voluntary basis. Data analysis is based on quantitative and qualitative methods utilizing Excel software and creating categories referring to general features of course management systems as well as to specific tools provided by CourseWork.
The analysis reveals in great detail how users assess the course managment system and its single tools. Based on this evaluation, a matrix has been developed identifying both the current state-of-the-art and potential for improvement. Following this structure, the report points out key areas for continuing development and support, and provides various suggestions for enhancing the usability of CourseWork from a user's point of view.
Language
English
Keywords
Course Management System
Stanford University
Assessment
Usability
Online Survey
Analysis
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
No
Publisher
Stanford University
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
31338