Abstract
This Article Offers Perspectives on Adopting Smart Home Technology into Usability Testing for Technical and Professional Communication (TPC) Courses. Usability is a Valued Skill for Technical Communicators. However, Usability Testing Methods Have their Problems as Pedagogical Tools. Internet-Of-Things (IoT) Devices and Smart Home Technology (SHT) May Offer Instructors Tools to overcome Some of Those Problems. This Article Details Advantages and Concerns Associated with using SHT for Curricular Usability Testing.
Recommended Citation
Wright, David. "Perspectives on Usability Testing with IoT Devices in Technical Communication Courses." Technical Communication Quarterly, Taylor and Francis Group; Routledge, 2023.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/10572252.2023.2194345
Department(s)
English and Technical Communication
Keywords and Phrases
internet of things; pedagogy; smart home technology; Usability testing; UX design
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1542-7625; 1057-2252
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Taylor and Francis Group; Routledge, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2023
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English Language and Literature Commons, Speech and Rhetorical Studies Commons, Technical and Professional Writing Commons
