Olympics 2012 Goes Mobile: Who Wins the Gold for Best App?
By M. H. Phan, J. R. Jardina, S. D. Jansen, & B. S. Chaparro Summary. The Olympics is one of the most renowned sporting events with billions of followers around the world. In order to aid the...
View ArticleCollege Students are Using the iPad, but Not for Schoolwork
By B. Nguyen & B. Chaparro Summary. Since its release in April 2010, the Apple iPad has become the de facto tablet for consumers. In our last issue of Usability News, we reported survey results on...
View ArticleExploring iPad Usage by Healthcare Professionals in a Pediatric Hospital
By J. Teves , B. Chaparro , B. Kennedy , R. Chan , N. Copic , R. Riss & J. Simmons Summary. Healthcare providers have been given iPads for use in the workplace. One expected use was to provide...
View ArticleUnderstanding How and Why People Play Facebook Games
By M. H. Phan & B. Chaparro Summary. The main goal of this study was to assess the general attitude, habit, and behavior of people who currently or previously played Facebook games. Of the 287 who...
View Articlee-Book Navigation on the iPad, Kindle, and Nook: Which is Better?
J. R. Jardina & B. Chaparro Summary. This study investigates the usability of three touch screen e-Readers (iPad, Kindle Fire, and Nook Tablet) for basic book navigation tasks. Participants (N =...
View ArticleHow do Users View Search Results Presented in a Grid Layout?
By C. Siu & B. Chaparro Summary. Previous research has shown that users scan traditional text-based Web pages using an “F-shaped” pattern. Evidence of this pattern exists because of the...
View ArticleLooking Good? Eye Movement Patterns of Video Game Covers
By M. Phan, J. He, & B. Chaparro Summary. Studies have shown that first impressions of websites can lead to lasting opinions regarding usability and trustworthiness. However, little research has...
View ArticleFirst Impressions of Fitness-Tracking Devices: What Attributes Matter?
By A. Pfannenstiel & B. Chaparro Summary. This study investigated first impressions of the usability and functionality of 6 different fitness tracking devices. While many previous studies assess...
View ArticleHow Are College Students Using E-Textbooks?
By J. Jardina, C. Gillett, & B. Chaparro Summary: This study examines the advantages and disadvantages of available apps on various devices for reading e-Textbooks. Students completed a survey in...
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