Articles by Per Bergamin

Per Bergamin is the Director of the Institute for research in open-, distance-, and e-learning (IFeL) at the Swiss University of Applied Sciences. He is a Professor in Psychology. His research activities are located in the area of self-regulated learning as well as usability and the quality of virtual learning environments.

The Effects of Touch Screen Technology on the Usability of E-Reading Devices

Abstract Although reading is the main function of electronic reading devices (e-readers), previous studies demonstrated that a critical factor for perceived legibility is the usability of the device. If users have problems with the handling of a device, they will not like using the device for reading. Therefore, easy handling is a critical factor for […] [Read More]