HCI Assignment by John David Dagadu

Lessons to Bridge the Gap in Google Drive

jddagadu — 2025-02-05 22:52:32 UTC

Education-Specific Tools : Add an education mode that simplifies sharing course materials.

Automated Permissions : Use preset roles (student, TA, instructor) to manage access automatically.

Enhanced Feedback : Include dashboards to track real-time student engagement.

User-Centered Design : Simplify workflows to match educators’ expectations.

Using Google Drive to Host Student Slides

jddagadu — 2025-02-05 22:52:37 UTC

Issue : Google Drive is not designed for education. Uploading slides and setting permissions for each student involves many confusing steps. After sharing materials, there’s little feedback on whether students have accessed or engaged with the slides.

Failures of the Current Interface : Lacks educational tools, making permission management cumbersome.

Provides insufficient feedback on student access and engagement.

Using Moodle for Course Materials

jddagadu — 2025-02-05 22:52:41 UTC

Benefit : Moodle is built for education. It has simple interfaces for uploading and sharing course materials, matching the instructor’s needs. Moodle includes dashboards that track student access and engagement, giving immediate feedback.