RSVP in Review: A Comparison of Programs for the PC and Handheld Devices
By Mark C. Russell and Shannon Riley In previous issues of Usability News, we reported on our research involving Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) RSVP is a method of displaying text one word (or...
View ArticleExamining First-Time Usage of the RollerMouse
By Michael Bohan, Jeremy Slocum, A. Dawn Shaikh, & Barbara Chaparro Intensive mouse use has been associated with increased risk of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (see Fagarasanu &...
View ArticleWhere’s My Clicker? Bringing the Remote into the Classroom
By Gina M. Copas The Classroom Performance System (CPS) is a software and hardware package developed by eInstruction Corporation that allows instructors to receive and instantly grade homework, reviews...
View ArticleCADUCEUS: Using the Web to Share Student Misconceptions and Solutions
By Rebecca Langrall To improve classroom teaching in a steady, lasting way, the teaching profession needs a knowledge base that is articulated, evolving, and shared. In spite of the continuing efforts...
View ArticleA Comparison of Face-to-Face and Computer-Mediated Student Project Teams
By Mark C. Russell Many university engineering courses require students to work in small groups to complete a class project. This experience is often valuable for students going into an industrial...
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