Applying Think-Aloud in ICTD: A Case Study of a Chatbot Use by Teachers in Rural Côte d'Ivoire
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| author | Cannanure, Vikram Kamath Wolf, Sharon Jasińska, Kaja Brown, Timothy X Ogan, Amy |
| author_facet | Cannanure, Vikram Kamath Wolf, Sharon Jasińska, Kaja Brown, Timothy X Ogan, Amy |
| contents | Think-alouds are a common HCI usability method where participants verbalize their thoughts while using interfaces. However, their utility in cross-cultural settings, particularly in the Global South, is unclear, where cultural differences impact user interactions. This paper investigates the usability challenges teachers in rural Côte d'Ivoire faced when using a chatbot designed to support an educational program. We conducted think-aloud sessions with 20 teachers two weeks after a chatbot deployment, analyzing their navigation, errors, and time spent on tasks. We discuss our approach and findings that helped us identify usability issues and challenging features for improving the chatbot designs. Our note summarizes our reflections on using think-aloud and contributes to discussions on its culturally sensitive adaptation in the Global South. |
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| spellingShingle | Applying Think-Aloud in ICTD: A Case Study of a Chatbot Use by Teachers in Rural Côte d'Ivoire Cannanure, Vikram Kamath Wolf, Sharon Jasińska, Kaja Brown, Timothy X Ogan, Amy Human-Computer Interaction H.5.2; K.3.1; K.4.2 Think-alouds are a common HCI usability method where participants verbalize their thoughts while using interfaces. However, their utility in cross-cultural settings, particularly in the Global South, is unclear, where cultural differences impact user interactions. This paper investigates the usability challenges teachers in rural Côte d'Ivoire faced when using a chatbot designed to support an educational program. We conducted think-aloud sessions with 20 teachers two weeks after a chatbot deployment, analyzing their navigation, errors, and time spent on tasks. We discuss our approach and findings that helped us identify usability issues and challenging features for improving the chatbot designs. Our note summarizes our reflections on using think-aloud and contributes to discussions on its culturally sensitive adaptation in the Global South. |
| title | Applying Think-Aloud in ICTD: A Case Study of a Chatbot Use by Teachers in Rural Côte d'Ivoire |
| topic | Human-Computer Interaction H.5.2; K.3.1; K.4.2 |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.05840 |