User-based Relevance and Irrelevance Criteria during the Task Pursuing of Middle School Students

Abstract

Although a significant number of studies have been conducted in user-based relevance criteria, a need for further research still remains. The rational is associated with the following inadequacies: ① research on young user groups, ② research on the Web environment with multimedia resources, ③ research on the irrelevance criteria and implications to improve related systems and services. Accordingly, this study identified user -based relevance and irrelevance criteria, examining 40 middle school third grader students who use KERIS Edunet site. The results identified 16 relevance criteria and 8 irrelevance criteria. Major implications related to information system and service improvements.