Articles by Yves Bochud

After completion of the master program in psychology at the University of Bern, he is now working as a scientific collaborator at the Institute for Research in open-, distance-, and e-learning (IFeL) at Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences, Brig, Switzerland. His research interests lie in the domain of usability and the application of new media in education.

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]