Avaliação da comunicabilidade no ambiente virtual de aprendizagem Moodle - um estudo de caso

Abstract

The increasing use of Virtual Learning Environments in the academic environment becomes essential to assess the quality of use of these interactive systems through evaluation Human Interface Computer. In Quixadá campus of the Federal University of Ceará uses Moodle as a support tool for learning and will the students knowledge management. In order to improve the quality of use of the virtual environment Moodle learning by students of the Federal University of Ceará Campus Quixadá was performed an evaluation of Human Computer Interface through the communicability evaluation method in the Moodle system intended for access of students enrolled in the Campus Quixadá disciplines to identify communication gaps between systemuser, proposing possible changes. The communicability evaluation method proposed by the theory of Semiotics Engineering and involves the participation of students in performing tasks while using the system. The system evaluated in this study has its qualities, revealing that its features are modern and follow interface standards, but it was identified interaction-related problems. The system feedback, because too much information sometimes gets confused user. The lack of an object back or close out the file preview page leaving most users confused on how to get back into the system. Another problem identified was the online assessment after finishing the activity by viewing the note students had to confirm the completion of the evaluation of a button that was not visible at the top of the page.