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A case study in the teaching of HCI

A case study in the teaching of HCI

Graham, Deryn (2003) A case study in the teaching of HCI. In: Effective Teaching and Training in HCI: Proceedings of the 6th HCI Educators Workshop, Napier University, Edinburgh, March 31st to April 1st 2003. LTSN (Learning and Teaching Support Network) / BCS (British Computer Society), Newtonabbey, Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, pp. 48-49. ISBN 0954192729

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Abstract

This poster describes a "real world" example of the teaching of Human-Computer Interaction at the final level of a Computer Science degree. It highlights many of the problems of the ever expanding HCI domain and the consequential issues of what to teach and why. The poster describes the conception and development of a new HCI course, its historical background, the justification for decisions made, lessons learnt from its implementation, and questions arising from its implementation that are yet to be addressed. For example, should HCI be taught as a course in its own right or as a component of another course? At what level is the teaching of HCI appropriate, and how is teaching influenced by industry? It considers suitable learning pedagogies as well as the demands and the contribution of industry.

The experiences presented will no doubt be familiar to many HCI educators. Whilst the poster raises more questions than it answers, the resolution of some questions will hopefully be achieved by the workshop.

Item Type: Conference Proceedings
Title of Proceedings: Effective Teaching and Training in HCI: Proceedings of the 6th HCI Educators Workshop, Napier University, Edinburgh, March 31st to April 1st 2003
Additional Information: [1] This poster was first presented at the 6th HCI Educators Workshop: Effective Teaching and Training in HCI, held from 31 March to 1 April 2003 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. [2] LTSN (Learning and Teaching Support Network) is now part of the Higher Education Academy.
Uncontrolled Keywords: human-computer interaction, (HCI), education, teaching
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Pre-2014 Departments: School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > Department of Information Systems & Digital Media
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > eCentre
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Last Modified: 14 Oct 2016 09:01
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/673

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