Visualisation of Web Based e-Learning Activity

The aim of the current paper is to report on the conceptualisation of visual methods and techniques that were adapted for the monitoring of community participation on Thinkster e-learning platform. This platform supported the research activities of Masters students in Multimedia Communication program at University of Aveiro (2008/2009 academic year). This research work implies two components, which are dependent. One of the components is related to the development of a Web based functional prototype in order to allow teachers and system administrators the visualisation and analysis of the users´ interactions on Thinkster´s communication and information system. The other component of this work is focused on the prototype evaluation with an analytical method that revealed some of the target users´ expectations, opinions and their satisfaction level related to the application interface.