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Table 5 \( I_{D} \left( {f_{i} } \right) \) values

From: Designing human-centric software artifacts with future users: a case study

Categories

Specific functions

Future users

Expert users

Final design

A. Programs catalogue and related info

A.1. Online availability of the programs catalogue

A.2. Online information per single course

A.3. Online availability of performance indicators per single course

A.4. Online availability of the learning outcomes per each course

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

1

B. Identity

B.1 Online availability of official University templates and layouts (including logos, colors, styles, etc.)

1

1

1

C. Orientation events

C.1 Online information on orientation events

1

1

1

D. Admission tests and related info

D.1. Online general Information on admission tests

D.2. Test simulators

D.3. Calendar

D.4. Special simulator including elements of gamification (e.g., applying typical elements of game playing)

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

1

1

0

1

0

E. Living the University

E.1. Online information on the University places (buildings, classrooms, libraries, …)

E.2. Online information on the University Campus in general

E.3. Online information on sports facilities

E.4. Online information on apartments to rent

E.5. Online information on the city and its lifestyle

E.6. Online availability of vision software for navigation and mapping purposes, within the University

E.7. Online availability of sensors-based software, allowing students to locate their position within the University

1

1

1

1

1

0

0

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

F. Job

F.1. Online information on employment and job perspectives

F.2. Online information on specific skills for specific professional figures

F.3. Online information on ethics for specific professions

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

0

G. Internationalization

G.1. Online information on internationalization issues

G.2. Online information on the number of students who study abroad

G.3. Online information on international programs

G.4. Online availability of foreign language courses

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

1

0

1

0

1

H. Communication

H.1. Making available Telegram, WhatsApp groups for internal communication

H.2. Making available Online Chats

H.3. Making available social networks for internal discussion

H.4. Making available Forums for internal discussion

H.5. Availability of News Channels

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

1

0

I. Testing the student’s aptitude

I.1 Online availability of tests for aptitude self-assessment

I.2. Online Availability of tools that students may use for comparing courses

I.3. Online availability of bookmarking tools

I.4. Software for matching students with similar academic profiles

I.5. Software for rating a course

I.6. Software for searching and recommending courses

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

J. Generic info and services

J.1 Online availability of generic info

J.2. Online availability of information about accommodation and lodging

J.3. Online availability of FAQ sections

J.4. Online availability of a calendar for seminars and academic events

J.5. Online information on mobility/transportation

1

1

0

1

0

1

1

1

1

0

1

0

1

1

1

 

Total functions 40

Total futures

28

Total experts

38

Total

final

22