Usability testing of mobile learning applications: a systematic mapping study

PurposeMobile learning has seen tremendous growth over the years. Like any other software application, usability is one of the key concerns in its successful implementation. There is a lack of study that provides a comprehensive overview of usability testing of mobile learning applications. Motivate...

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Published in:Campus-wide information systems Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 113 - 129
Main Authors: Kumar, Bimal Aklesh, Chand, Sailesh Saras, Goundar, Munil Shiva
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Bingley Emerald Publishing Limited 24.04.2024
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Subjects:
Application
Cellular telephones
Citation indexes
Computer industry
Cooperative Learning
Data Analysis
Electronic Learning
Human-computer interaction
Learning
Learning Processes
Mapping
Methods
Motivation
Online instruction
Portable computers
Smartphones
Software
Software development
Teaching Methods
Tests
Usability
Usability testing
Mobile learning
Mobile learning application
Usability
Usability testing
Human–computer interaction
ISSN:2056-4880, 2056-4899
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Summary:PurposeMobile learning has seen tremendous growth over the years. Like any other software application, usability is one of the key concerns in its successful implementation. There is a lack of study that provides a comprehensive overview of usability testing of mobile learning applications. Motivated by this a mapping study is conducted.Design/methodology/approachA systematic mapping study was conducted using 51 papers retrieved from the Scopus database published between 2005 and 2022 that reported on usability testing of mobile learning applications.FindingsThe key findings suggest that research is expected to expand in the near future. User-based testing is the commonly used method, while data are collected mainly through questionnaires, observation and interviews. Testing is mainly conducted in a controlled environment.Originality/valueThe study provides (1) an evidence-based discussion on usability testing of mobile learning applications, (2) an up-to-date map on state of the art on usability testing of mobile learning applications and (3) providing direction for further research to scientifically strengthen the field.
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ISSN:2056-4880
2056-4899
DOI:10.1108/IJILT-03-2023-0029