This research aimed at investigating the usability of AgentSheets software by means of the Cognitive Dimensions questionnaire (CDs), which we translated into Italian. The subjects were 20 school age children attending the 5th year at a primary school. The research took place in two phases: in the first one, some theoretical information about AgentSheets software had been presented to the learning group; then, children used the software to realize simulations with virtual agents, working individually. In the second phase of the research, after a general explanation of the CDs to the classroom, each subject was asked to individually compile it. The results show that the AgentSheets software has a good level of usability: the subjects confirmed that only in some cases their interaction with the tool interface was difficult.
Exploring the usability of AgentSheets software using the cognitive dimensions questionnaire: an empirical survey
BILOTTA, Eleonora;Gabriele L;SERVIDIO, Rocco Carmine;
2009-01-01
Abstract
This research aimed at investigating the usability of AgentSheets software by means of the Cognitive Dimensions questionnaire (CDs), which we translated into Italian. The subjects were 20 school age children attending the 5th year at a primary school. The research took place in two phases: in the first one, some theoretical information about AgentSheets software had been presented to the learning group; then, children used the software to realize simulations with virtual agents, working individually. In the second phase of the research, after a general explanation of the CDs to the classroom, each subject was asked to individually compile it. The results show that the AgentSheets software has a good level of usability: the subjects confirmed that only in some cases their interaction with the tool interface was difficult.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
