Usability
Competency
Usability
Competency description
I can evaluate and select digital materials with regard to their intuitive usability (efficiency), effectiveness and ease of use.
Level
Basic competency
Taxonomy level
2. Apply
Column/number in the document
A/43
Explanatory notes
This competence describes the ability to analyze digital materials and assess how user-friendly and effective they are. The aim is to select materials that are easy to use and optimally support the learning outcome.
Rationale
The selection of digital materials with high user-friendliness and effectiveness helps SuS learn more effectively. Intuitively operable and effective materials increase the motivation of the SuS and increase the learning success.
Example
A teacher uses an online quiz for exam preparation. Intuitiv: The instructor tests the quiz itself to assess whether navigation is clear, questions are easily understandable and response options are logically ordered. Effectiveness: Can the quiz achieve the desired learning goals?
Sources
Teaching material
Link to other competencies
All competencies that are listed under the Digital Resources section illuminate different aspects that are important for the use and creation of digital media and resources. These competencies build on each other and together form a well-founded approach for competent handling of digital resources in the field of education. These basic competencies aim to provide teachers with necessary skills to effectively use digital resources. A comprehensive understanding of the use of digital resources in education is to be obtained.
Tagging
usability, evaluation, learning material, efficiency, effectiveness, teaching materials.