http://iterativelearning.org/iterativeblog Random reflections on teaching, tech, and instructional design Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:43:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Random reflections on teaching, tech, and instructional design iterativelearning no Random reflections on teaching, tech, and instructional design http://iterativelearning.org/iterativeblog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://iterativelearning.org/iterativeblog http://iterativelearning.org/iterativeblog/2008/12/01/search-less/ http://iterativelearning.org/iterativeblog/2008/12/01/search-less/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:38:28 +0000 Phil T http://edubits.wordpress.com/?p=185 As those who follow the distance education technology scene know, the dominant LMSs (e.g., Blackboard/WebCT) have their share of detractors. One of the most common threads of criticism is its lack of currency not only in terms of tool-related technologies (e.g., RSS, mobile phone integration), but usability as well. Today, I was reminded again of why usability remains an issue. When I needed to do a quick search of the Discussion forums today, I found no search box. It seems to me that a readily identifiable Search box is a fundamental element for an LMS. Even if BB/Wct developers haven’t received a critical mass of feedback regarding this, it should be one of those default features added to the design specs.

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