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The interface design is universally structured and functional. An area for improvement highlighted in this case study is the lack of explicit mention of learning outcomes in the portal.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Practical implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>Usability principles used in this case study should be provided by the Ministry of Education in Singapore to schools to ensure more standardized and rigorous selection process of e\u2010learning portals.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title><jats:p>This evaluation provides schools with insights into the use of learning theories and usability principles for evaluation of learning objects designed for primary\u2010going students. It aims to inform decision makers of issues in interactive design to consider before subscribing to any e\u2010learning portals. 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