Constrained Optimization: Beta Test Feedback

    VERSION 1.0
    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:
    • It was very easy to navigate through this module as it is broken off in to a few main categories listed on the side navigation bar.
    • There is still a problem with displaying new terms. Using a color for this text which is not a color used much in the module is an excellent way to draw attention to important terms. However, if this idea is to be used, it should be constant throughout the module. Perhaps each of the words could be a link to the corresponding definition in the glossary. Also, it would be a good idea to state in one of the introductory pages that certain terms are a specific color, and exactly what that means. Also, there are a few other web sites where red text is used. If there is any text which is important it should be a different color than the text of the glossary/new terms.
    • In regards to the buttons at the top of the site, they have the potential to provide good interactivity. It would be nice to see them used more often. For instance, on the example pages, a collaborate link should be included, and on analytical pages, an application link should be included.

     

    Page-Specific Suggestions:

    • Module Home:I was very impressed with the way the idea of constraints was introduced.
    • Optimal Production: Graphical Investigation: Excellent graph.
    • Movie1: Why not include buttons for the other movies? If they are supposed to be in some order, suggest that on the page. The screen is very empty, and could use some comments or graphics. If there is no other information that would be useful to put on this page besides the button, perhaps it should be a part of another page.

    Use of Alternate Media

    • Module Home: This page could still use some sort of graphics or animation to distinguish it from other modules. The first page is key when it comes to attracting the user.
    • Each of the optimization main pages should contain graphics or animation to differ each from the others.

    HTML Programmer Notes

    • None

    Java Programmer Notes

    • Graphical Investigation: The applet on this page takes well over a minute to load. This needs to run more quickly.

    Graphics Notes

    • There are numerous places where graphics could be inserted in this module. Compared to other modules, there are many more Java applets, but fewer graphics.

    Platform/Browser-Specific Problems

    • Netscape Navigator:
      • None
    • Internet Explorer:
      • None


    Gabrielle Mahar - Project Links - maharg@rpi.edu