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Teaching HCI in a ‘crowded’ computing curriculum.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
ISSN
1937-4771
Abstract
This paper describes a minimalist but effective approach to teaching human-computer interaction (HCI) in an already overcrowded computing curriculum. The approach is minimalist in that it does not require a specific course on HCI. It is effective in that it a) achieves the ABET HCI criteria for information technology baccalaureate degrees; b) shows learning outcomes indicating students are effectively learning and employing sound HCI principles and practices; and c) shows that students realize both the importance and dynamic nature of HCI because they tend to do research to identify current best practices for HCI in their exercise and project work. The approach was developed by working in two directions: 1) Forward from the wealth of sound HCI materials available online; and 2) Backwards from the ACM/IEEE-CS Model IT curriculum. Main findings covered here include that a) this approach is effective; b) it fits well with both major directions of HCI and HCI education and curriculum design and implementation constraints for small colleges and universities; c) can be generalized to teaching and training HCI-related topics across the curriculum and within industry as well and d) works well within the ever-expanding educational resources and delivery options of today. Tips and recommendations for effectively embedding HCI within computing classes are recommended.
Language
en_US
Publisher
Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges
Recommended Citation
Halstead-Nussloch, R. & Reichgelt, H. (2013). Teaching HCI in a ‘crowded’ computing curriculum. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 29(2), 184-190.
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Comments
Citation only. Full-text article is available through licensed access provided by the publisher. Published in . Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 29(2), 184-190. Members of the USF System may access the full-text of the article through the authenticated link provided.