Usability evaluation of E-Tajweed using Heuristics Evaluation for Courseware (HECW) / Nurul Nadwa Badri

Evaluation for e-learning application is important in order to make it usable and acceptable. Evaluation of website and system is usually using Heuristic Evaluation (HE) because it will become specific evaluation that can detect more error than other type of evaluation. This research describes the use of HE in e-learning evaluation. The comparison of the evaluation result between HE and other type of evaluation is shown to make differences between different evaluations. The analysis of the usability must be done correctly to create successful product. It will help developer identify the usability problem on the e-learning application. The biggest challenge in education industry is to create a product that is educational, usable, acceptable and pleasant to user. Usability has become a global concern and cause more usability labs are built around the world. The evaluation of e-learning must stress the educational aspect, as well as interaction factors such as the efficiency, effectiveness and user satisfaction. The usability method called Heuristics Evaluation for Courseware is used to evaluate the E-Tajweed courseware. The method is adapted from UsabAIPO project. The analysis is done by the USABHECW formula. The analysis show that the Interface, Educational Element, Content and Additional Element on the E-Tajweed courseware is need to be improving as the usability value is higher than 20%. Suggestion from the expert is highlighted as a guide to the future betterment.