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Title:
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SKETCH UML: A TABLET PC-BASED E-LEARNING TOOL FOR UML SYNTAX USING A MINIMALISTIC INTERFACE |
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Author(s):
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Bastian Tenbergen , Colleen Grieshaber , Lisa Lazzaro , Rick Buck |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-54-6 |
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Editors:
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Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2008 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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SketchUML, Tablet PC, Learning Technology, Pen Interface, UML Syntax Learning, Usability Testing |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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84 |
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Last Page:
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90 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The Interactive Learning Technology Laboratory of the State University of New York at Oswego has developed a Tablet
PC-based, ink-input enabled learning utility that will aid students in learning the UML syntax as well as teachers in
critiquing UML diagrams designed by students. This is intended to enhance the learning and teaching experience
regarding UML using non-traditional interfaces. As a merely ink-based application, SketchUML is a novel approach in
pen-based user interfaces. As such, the usability of it has not been assessed. This study addresses the question of usability
of non-hybrid, ink-only, non-traditional interfaces by conducting usability tests. The collected data shows that ink-only
interfaces facilitate learning in non-expert users and do not hinder the usability and learnability of these interfaces and
allow for an enhanced learning experience. |
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