Specific Usability Problems In UW Sites

The following are specific usability problems identified in UW sites and how they were dealt with. Such "glitches" are problems within the context of the purpose and design of the site and may not be a problem in another site with a different purpose or design.

• Confusing Structure
  A site structure may seem logical for the person creating it, but a user with a different "world-view" may find it misleading.
• Vocabulary
  Vocabulary used in a Web site supporting a class should be carefully coordinated with the vocabulary used in the class itself.
• Wrong Plug-In
  Expecting everyone to have the very latest plug-in is risky.
• Not For Hardcopy
  Students have their own study methods that may not be the same as what the site developer expects.