Heuristic Evaluation on Augmented Reality Basic Reading Courseware (AR BACA-MV-SindD) for Down Syndrome Learner

Abstract

The development of Augmented Reality (AR) courseware for down syndrome learner should not only take advantage of the technological advances, but also pay close attention to the usability of the product that meet the target user’s requirement. In this paper, we describe the heuristic evaluation of AR BACA-MV-SindD; a courseware for down syndrome learner in learning basic reading by using Augmented Reality technology. This study employs heuristic evaluation (HE), which is one of the inspection methods. Heuristic evaluation was chosen because it does not involve the end user. Previous studies have shown that more problems can be identified using this kind of evaluation. Several experts from different fields were involved in this evaluation. Based on the evaluation made, several disadvantages of AR BACA-MV-SindD have been identified. In addition, experts have provided some feedbacks to further improve the courseware. This paper includes a report of a heuristic evaluation which used a five point Likert scale. A questionnaire for this heuristic evaluation consists of three constructs: interface, education and augmented reality technology. As conclusion, the heuristic evaluation can be an effective and efficient way to identify usability problems in the early stage of software development. Thus, usability should be given high priority in the development of AR courseware especially for special needs students like down syndrome learner