Computer interfaces and documentation are notoriously difficult for any user, regardless of his or her level of experience. Advances in technology are not making applications more friendly. Introducing concepts from linguistics and language teaching, Language and Communication proposes a new approach to computer interface design. The book explains for the first time why the much hyped user-friendly interface is treated with such derision by the user community. The author argues that software and hardware designers should consider such fundamental language concepts as meaning, context,...
Computer interfaces and documentation are notoriously difficult for any user, regardless of his or her level of experience. Advances in technology are...
Emphasising the issues of usability, accessibility, evaluation and effectiveness and illustrated by case studies drawn from contemporary projects from around the world, this book considers:
the fundamentals of mobile technologies and devices
the educational foundations of modern networked learning
the issues that underpin mobile learning and make it accessible for all users
the challenges of making mobile learning a substantial and sustainable component in colleges, universities and corporations
implications and issues for the future.
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Emphasising the issues of usability, accessibility, evaluation and effectiveness and illustrated by case studies drawn from contemporary projects f...
