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Lonneke H. Schellekens; Marieke F. van der Schaaf; Cees P.M. van der Vleuten; Frans J. Prins; Saskia Wools; Harold G. J. Bok – Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 2023
Purpose: This study aims to report the design, development and evaluation of a digital quality assurance application aimed at improving and ensuring the quality of assessment programmes in higher education. Design/methodology/approach: The application was developed using a design-based research (DBR) methodology. The application's design was…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Programming, Higher Education
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Ajayi, A. O.; Olajubu, E. A.; Bello, S. A.; Soriyan, H. A.; Obamuyide, A. V. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2011
This study presents a cost effective, reliable, and convenient mobile web-based system to facilitate the dissemination of course information to students, to support interaction that goes beyond the classroom. The system employed the Really Simple Syndication (RSS) technology and was developed using Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Electronic Learning, Integrated Learning Systems
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O'Reilly, Meg; Lefoe, Gerry; Philip, Robyn; Parrish, Dominique – International Journal on E-Learning, 2010
The Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education ("ascilite") has recently completed research to inform development of the ALTC Exchange, a new online service for learning and teaching in Australia. The research investigated resource identification and contribution, engagement with the repository and user…
Descriptors: User Needs (Information), Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Shared Resources and Services
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Burrows, Steven; Shortis, Mark – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2011
Online marking and feedback systems are critical for providing timely and accurate feedback to students and maintaining the integrity of results in large class teaching. Previous investigations have involved much in-house development and more consideration is needed for deploying or customising off the shelf solutions. Furthermore, keeping up to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Integrated Learning Systems, Feedback (Response), Evaluation Criteria
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Southwick, Leslie B. – Library Hi Tech, 1988
The first of two articles describing the University of Michigan's experiences in installing an on-premise telecommunications system covers: (1) the physical, historical, and cultural context; (2) planning for the new system; (3) voice and data strategies of the system; (4) switching equipment and transmission media; and (5) financing and rates.…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Electronic Equipment, Evaluation Criteria, Financial Support
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Getz, Malcolm – Journal of Library Administration, 1997
Outlines the advantages of digital documents for scholars and offers considerations for designing systems for storing and retrieving digital information products. Discusses conventional and electronic storage and retrieval; network costs; digital storage; search strategies; acquisition prices; and digital initiatives. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Costs, Electronic Text
Finlayson, Jean, Ed. – Coombe Lodge Report, 1989
This collection of papers addresses key questions facing college managers and others choosing, introducing, and living with big, complex computer-based systems. "What Use the User Requirement?" (Tony Coles) stresses the importance of an information strategy driven by corporate objectives, not technology. "Process of Selecting a…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer System Design, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
Clyde, Stephen W.; Hirschi, Gregory W. – 1998
Viewing high-resolution images on the World Wide Web at a level of detail necessary for collaborative research is still a problem today, given the Internet's current bandwidth limitations and its ever increasing network traffic. ImageEyes is an interactive display tool being developed at Utah State University that addresses this problem by…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Eseryel, Deniz – 2002
This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation framework for a variety of organizations that wish to find the perfect fit between the needs of the organization and the online solutions they adopt. The framework described in this paper is an outcome of a collaborative effort between the department of Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design, Corporations
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Barry, Carol L. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Describes a study at Louisiana State University that described the criteria mentioned by users evaluating the information within documents as it related to the user's information need situation. Implications for understanding the concept of relevance, for the design and evaluation of information retrieval systems, and for future research are…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Content Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Prestamo, Anne M. – Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 1998
Oklahoma State University needed remotely accessible bibliographic instruction materials covering various electronic databases. As a prototype for future development, the database ProQuest Direct (PQD) was selected as the Web-based tutorial subject. Discussion includes PQD selection criteria; audience/environment analysis; strategy analysis; unit…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication
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Harley, Bruce L.; Knobloch, Patricia J. – Government Publications Review, 1991
Describes a project at Stanford University Library that was initiated to enhance user access to government documents collections by developing a prototype natural language computer-based aid. The development of an expert system, Government Documents Reference Aid (GDRA), is explained, and the application of expert systems in libraries is…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Appropriate Technology, College Libraries, Comparative Analysis
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Hamza, Mohammad Khalid; Malluhi, Qutaibah; Alhalabi, Bassem A. – AACE Journal, 2004
The race is on to survive the competitive educational market which nearly everyone can now access with the click of a mouse. Many institutions are turning to DETs to tap into this market. The difficulty is evaluating the effectiveness of these tools and the education that is provided by them. Implementing a new DET is neither a simple matter nor a…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Surveys, Higher Education