Is there a Relationship Between National Culture and the Usability of an e-Learning System?

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Adeoye, B. (2007). Is there a Relationship Between National Culture and the Usability of an e-Learning System?. In R. Carlsen et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 3-9). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2007
San Antonio, Texas, USA
March 26, 2007
ISBN 1-880094-51-4
  Roger Carlsen, Karen McFerrin, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Blessing Adeoye, University of Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated possible relationships between national culture and the usability of an e-learning system. The theoretical frameworks that were used to guide this study were Hofstede's cultural dimensions, and Nielson's usability attributes. The sample represented the various cultural dimensions being studied, had spent their formative years in their home country, and were not advanced computer user. Three instruments used in this study assisted in collecting information regarding unique aspects of the research study. The study revealed that feminine had higher scores for Learnability Time and Learnability Path, while masculine had higher scores for Satisfaction with Navigation and Satisfaction with General Usage. The study also found that respondents in the Low Uncertainty Avoidance group had higher Memorability Path scores than those in the High Uncertainty Avoidance group.

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