User Testing of a System Prototype for Adaptive English Learning using Perturbation Learner Model

This paper presents a study to evaluate a system prototype that supports adaptive English learning. The prototype was previously developed based on a conceptual framework using perturbation learner model but no formal evaluation was conducted. The evaluation study consists of user testing on the system’s functionality and usability aspects. The findings suggest conformity of the learning content from the teacher’s perspective. Similarly, the students viewed the system as easy to understand, easy to navigate and easy to recognize.

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