Blar i ODA Open Digital Archive på forfatter "Eika, Evelyn"
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A Simple MVC-Framework for Local Management of Online Course Material
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Managing online materials for large classes can be time-consuming and error prone. In particular, it can be challenging to manage long lists of students, lecture progress, and auditorium schedules as these often change on ... -
Assessing the Reading Level of Web Texts for WCAG2.0 Compliance—Can It Be Done Automatically?
Eika, Evelyn; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-07-08)Readability of text on the web is a key prerequisite for achieving universal accessibility. The World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines state that general text should not require reading levels ... -
Authoring WCAG2.0-Compliant Texts for the Web through Text Readability Visualization
Eika, Evelyn; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Texts on the web need to be readable in order to be accessible to a wide audience. WCAG2.0 states that tests should not exceed the reading level of upper secondary education . Several readability ... -
A Comparative Study of Accessibility and Usability of Norwegian University Websites for Screen Reader Users Based on User Experience and Automated Assessment
Parajuli, Prabin; Eika, Evelyn (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;Volume 12188, Conference object, 2020-07-10)Websites are essential for learners’ access to information. However, due to the lack of accessibility and usability of websites, students with disabili-ties who solely rely on screen readers face challenges accessing webpage ... -
A comparative study of usability and accessibility of Norwegian educational institute websites for screen reader users based on user experience and automated assessment
Parajuli, Prabin (Master thesis, 2019)A website is an essential part of the education system, mainly in schools or universities, as it aids the students with diverse abilities to access the information offering the flexibility in times and locations for learning ... -
Country Selection on Web Forms: A Comparison of Dropdown Menus, Radio Buttons and Text Field with Autocomplete
Jensen, Emil Thorstensen; Hansen, Martin; Eika, Evelyn; Sandnes, Frode Eika (International Conference on Ubiquitous Information Management and Communication (IMCOM); 2020 14th International Conference on Ubiquitous Information Management and Communication (IMCOM), Conference object, 2020-02-20)Many forms on the web include obligatory country fields. Usually country form-fields are implemented using a long drop-down menu. This preliminary study set out to investigate whether the typical country drop-down menu is ... -
Drawing Abrasive Hologram Animations with Auto-Generated Scratch Patterns
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)Abrasive holograms allow people to experiment with impressive quasi-holography and create hologram artwork through simple means of creating reflective scratches on sheets of plastic. Most of the reported accounts of abrasive ... -
Enhanced Learning of Jazz Chords with a Projector Based Piano Keyboard Augmentation
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence;vol 11937, Conference object, 2019)Learning jazz piano is considered technically difficult. Most people cannot afford private piano tuition and there are many freely available video tutorials on the Internet. This study identified a set of challenging topics ... -
Head-Mounted Augmented Reality Displays on the Cheap: A DIY Approach to Sketching and Prototyping Low-Vision Assistive Technologies
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Several wearable augmented reality devices have emerged in recent years. Although these devices target users with 20/20 vision, they have also been explored as low vision aids. However, such devices are still relatively ... -
Hostage of the Software: Experiences in Teaching Inferential Statistics to Undergraduate Human-Computer Interaction Students and a Survey of the Literature
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018)Students’ knowledge of inferential statistics is lacking in many computer science study programs. Yet, the needs for inferential statistical skills have emerged with new fields of study such as human-computer interaction ... -
Identifying and overcoming Organizational Barriers regarding Universal Design of ICT: A case study of DNB
Simonsen, Kristian Munter (Master thesis, 2019)From June 2014, it has been a legal requirement in Norway to adhere to the Web Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 to ensure that the technologic environment is accessible to all. The law states that new solutions should adhere ... -
Impact of Sentence length on the Readability of Web for Screen Reader Users
Kadayat, Bam Bahadur; Eika, Evelyn (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;Volume 12188, Conference object, 2020-07-10)Readability of text is generally believed to be connected to sentence length. Most studies on readability are based on visual reading. Less is known about text readability for users relying on screen readers, such as users ... -
Impact of Sentence-length on the Readability of Web for Blind Users
Kadayat, Bam Bahadur (Master thesis, 2019)This research investigates how the length of sentence impacts on the readability of the web for blind users and explores the appropriateness of the range of sentence to make the web content readable and understandable. ... -
Improving the Usability of Interactive Systems by Incorporating Design Thinking into the Engineering Process: Raising Computer Science Students’ Awareness of Quality versus Quantity in Ideation
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Conference object, 2019-10-21)Traditional engineering methods are considered unsuitable for the development of usable and engaging interactive systems such as online experimentation and simulation software. For systems involving users, user-centric ... -
An investigation into online multiplayer battle royale games to help deaf people
Tamang, Amrit (MAUU;2020, Master thesis, 2020)Online multiplayer battle royale games (OMBRGs) gaining popularity day by day. Generally, OMBRGs played as a solo, duo, and squad match up to four players in each team. As a duo or squad players able to communicate with ... -
Is Peer Feedback Helpful When Learning Literature Review Writing? A Study of Feedback Features and Quantity
Eika, Evelyn (English Linguistics Research;volume 10, issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-27)The literature review is an important part of an academic text. It is common for students to learn literature review writing through reading and practice. This study explored peer feedback as an assisting interactive social ... -
Learning in Higher Education Under the Covid-19 Pandemic: Were Students More Engaged or Less?
Eika, Evelyn (International Journal of English Linguistics;volume 11, issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-17)This study explored students’ learning experiences in higher education during the Covid-19 pandemic. A journal writing methodology was used to extract learners’ reflective thoughts regarding their living and learning during ... -
Literature review writing as a learner-centric process by beginner-level research students: How effective are rubrics for assessing students’ writing?
Eika, Evelyn (European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies;Vol 9, Issue 4, 2021, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Developing academic writing skills is an essential part of most advanced-level degrees. Writing can help a student identify structure within a complex domain, organise thoughts, and communicate ideas. This study explores ... -
Modelling 3D Objects using 2D Sketches through Radial Renderings of Curvature Maps
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Modelling 3D objects is challenging; often special software skills are required. This paper explores a new method for experimenting with 3D modelling using two-dimensional drawings. These drawings use coloured areas to ... -
Modelling 3D objects using 2D sketches through radial renderings of curvature maps
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing; volume 793, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Modelling 3D objects is challenging; often special software skills are required. This paper explores a new method for experimenting with 3D modelling using two-dimensional drawings. These drawings use coloured areas to ...