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October 2002

Instructional Design in eLearning

Added on 2 October 2002 Peter Bogaards

“(…) the role of instructional design in elearning is often misunderstood – due to the perceived complexity of the process and to poor understanding of the pedagogical requirements of elearning.” (George Siemens – elearnspace)

Instructional design

Information Technology: Trojan Horse of Information Overload

Added on 1 October 2002 Peter Bogaards

“Information technology has become the problem. The solution is to invest in people again.” (Gerry McGovern)

Information design

Email Newsletters Pick Up Where Websites Leave Off

Added on 1 October 2002 Peter Bogaards

“In usability testing, success rates were high for subscribe and unsubscribe tasks, but users were frustrated by newsletters that demanded too much of their time.” (Jakob Nielsen – Alertbox)

Usability

The New Computing

Added on 1 October 2002 Peter Bogaards

“The user experience with information and computing technology could be dramatically improved. Successful technologies are those that are truly useful and therefore in harmony with users’ needs. They must support relationships and activities that enrich the users’ experiences.” (Ben Shneiderman – HCIL)

User experience

The Evolving Mobile User Interface: Strategies for the Wireless Internet

Added on 1 October 2002 Peter Bogaards

“New and more powerful user interfaces are just as crucial to the success of 3G wireless as applications and radio technology.” (Information Gatekeepers Inc.)

Designing for Real People: Additional Lessons for Web Design from Mall and Retail Design

Added on 1 October 2002 Peter Bogaards

“This installment explores additional tactical issues in design, such as refurbishing websites and the downside of online communities.” (Saul Carliner – Boxes and Arrows)