May 6, 2012 @ 14:00, Room: 14
Course 1A: Human-Computer Interaction: Introduction and Overview - Course
Contribution & Benefit: Gives newcomers background in the field of HCI to make their conference experience more meaningful. Provides a framework to understand how the various topics are related to research and practice.
Abstract » The objective of this course is to provide newcomers to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with an introduction and overview of the field. The overview will also make their conference attendance more meaningful. In addition to introducing basic concepts, the course will provide enough structure to help understand how the advanced material in the CHI 2012 technical program fits into the overall field.
The material begins with a brief history and explanation of need. The main discussion considers the field from three perspectives: what it takes to build usable systems; the psychology of the needed technology; and the computer science of the needed technology. Specific topics include psychologically based data, design methods and tools, user interface media and tools, and introduction to user interface architecture. In each, we will cover research, technology under development, and current application. Sources for follow-on information will be given.
The intended audience is made up of professionals in computer-related fields who have not yet had a systematic exposure to the discipline of computer-human interaction, typically first-time attendees of the CHI conference. CHI professionals who wish to examine how their work relates to the field as a whole should also attend.
Instructors' Background: Keith Butler is Principal Research Scientist and Affiliate Professor of Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington, where he leads research in health care informatics. Robert Jacob is Professor of Computer Science at Tufts University, where his research interests are new interaction media and techniques and user interface software. David Kieras is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan, where he holds a joint appointment in Psychology.
The material begins with a brief history and explanation of need. The main discussion considers the field from three perspectives: what it takes to build usable systems; the psychology of the needed technology; and the computer science of the needed technology. Specific topics include psychologically based data, design methods and tools, user interface media and tools, and introduction to user interface architecture. In each, we will cover research, technology under development, and current application. Sources for follow-on information will be given.
The intended audience is made up of professionals in computer-related fields who have not yet had a systematic exposure to the discipline of computer-human interaction, typically first-time attendees of the CHI conference. CHI professionals who wish to examine how their work relates to the field as a whole should also attend.
Instructors' Background: Keith Butler is Principal Research Scientist and Affiliate Professor of Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington, where he leads research in health care informatics. Robert Jacob is Professor of Computer Science at Tufts University, where his research interests are new interaction media and techniques and user interface software. David Kieras is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan, where he holds a joint appointment in Psychology.