Sharon Zlotnik
Video Modeling application
This study was conducted to examine the usability of a web application, named PowerMod, for people with mild to moderate Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), who experience difficulties in adaptation to the vocational world.
This study was financially supported by a grant from "Keren Shalem" for the development of relevant video model scenarios that illustrate frequently encountered behaviors in the workplace.
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PowerMod
This project involved a computer application of video scenarios designed for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to learn how to improve the social skills needed for vocational life.
Roles:
Subject Matter Expert
Researcher
UI consultant
Short description
This system was a result of the development of a study that included the users' understanding of the portrayed situations, their comfort (ease), enjoyment, and satisfaction with the scenarios as well as the extent to which they found them to be relevant and authentic with their daily life experiences.
Thirty- four young adults with mild to moderate IDD all employed by the "Elwyn" Israel association, participated in the study.
The results demonstrated high levels of usability for the video scenarios; as measured by adapted usability questionnaires, a significantly greater understanding of the scenarios whose content was relevant to their work experiences and daily lives, and an overall, reported enjoyment and comfort while viewing.
An elaborated description of this usability study and an English short abstract can be found at the bottom of this link