Adapting a stand-alone computerized cognitive test battery for online use – A case-study in the context of users with special needs. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hagelkruys, Dominik; Böhm, Christina; Motschnig, Renate; Kertzman, Semion; Sirota, Alexander; Lerer, Bernard; Gyarmathy, Éva
• Is Part Of: Computers in human behavior. Volume 63(2016)
• Page Start: 757
• Page End: 768
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Special needs -- Case study -- Human-centered design -- Cognitive testing -- Online testing -- Interface design; Interactive computer systems -- Periodicals; Man-machine systems -- Periodicals; 004.019
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.05.069
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0747-5632

Abstract

Abstract: As computers and internet access become more readily available at home, online testing and self-assessment are growing in popularity. In this article we briefly discuss the challenges and opportunities of online testing in general and then describe our experience with putting a standalone cognitive test battery online for users with special needs. Thereby the emphasis is on adopting the human-centered design process for the design of online tests and on the steps needed to be taken to arrive at a usable and validated online test battery. If the experience and process described in this paper turns out to be of value to researchers and/or practitioners in the field of using computers for human flourishing, this article will have achieved its purpose. Highlights: Adapting a stand-alone computerized cognitive test battery for online use Developing a suitable online testing environment for users with special needs Aiding users in handling their re-defined roles in the testing-process Exploiting interactive system to improve the user experience while performing cognitive tests