Notes
This page will include links to notes and materials to help students complete this module.
Listed below are the main components of the Interacting with Computers module for which notes will be made available:
User interaction: the basics
User types - brilliant article 'Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants' by Marc Prensky
User needs
User analysis
HCI
Norman's seven stages of action
Usability
ISO 9241 vs alternative views
The relationship between usability and other criteria such as graphic design, marketing, branding etc.
Interactive devices
Different systems: computers, interactive television, mobile communications
differences in interaction (one-to-one vs one-to-many, laid-back vs lean-to)
Relating usability theory to application practice
Task issues
Task analysis and HTA
HCI Guielines
Generic HCI guidelines (eg Shneidermann)
User evaluation
How user-based usability evaluations should be performed
Contextual enquiry
Relationship to usability research objectives and devices
Comparison tests
Focus groups
Interaction design
Scenario-based design
