Electric Field: Beta Test Feedback

    VERSION 0.6

    May 2002 * Browser Used for Baseline Testing: Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows


    On this page:

      For Content Developers:
      Content/Overall Organization | Alternate Media

      For Links Programmers:
      HTML Notes | Java Notes | Graphics Notes | Platform/Browser-Specific Problems

    Content/Overall Organization

    General Suggestions/Comments:

    • This module was pleasantly interesting. However, I found many errors. I believe that if each programmer gets their small tasks done, the module will continue to progress nicely.
    • The subjects in the side navigation bar should be grouped into four basic concepts; introduction, information, interaction, practice, and conclusion. The second, third, and fourth subjects should include a few subcatergories. These subcategories should be classified using the words located in the top navigation bar. However, one of the subcatergories should show that it is being displayed, the linked subcatergories of the given subject should lead to other categories only of that topic, and the other subcatergories should be inactive but visible.
    • I highly suggest a summary for this module.

     

    Page-Specific Suggestions:

    • Hidden Charges: There should be a pop up answer window for each of the questions. In order to make this correction, two buttons will need to be added:
      • an answer button for each question which brings pops up the answer page.
      • a done button at the bottom of the answer window which closes it.

    Use of Alternate Media

    • Nice linking to the outside field applet!

    HTML Programmer Notes

    • None

    Java Programmer Notes

    • The crib sheet, library, and map pages do not open.
    • Using Internet Explorer:
      • Coulomb's Law and the Definition of Electric Field: This page does not run error free.
      • Field Animation: The applet does not appear.

    Graphics Notes

    • There are no graphics in this module. Please look into finding or creating additions to the module.

    Platform/Browser-Specific Problems

    • Internet Explorer:
      • Coulomb's Law and the Definition of Electric Field: This page does not run error free.
      • Field Animation: The applet does not appear.
    • Netscape Navigator:
      • The link to the Project Links home page at the bottom of the side navigation bar doesn't work.

    • Note: The last page of the module is presented differently depending on the browser.

     


    Gabrielle Mahar - Project Links - maharg@rpi.edu