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A Portfolio of Human Computer Interaction Design
This website is a portfolio of information and related artefacts concerning a Human Computer Interaction and Design higher education module. The module is currently taught at Southampton Solent University and I am the module leader. I have led HCID since 2001 but was involved with human-computer interaction for some years prior to this and this is elaborated in the Context section of this site.
The module's specific objectives and philosophy are detailed more comprehensively on the Aims page but basically Human-Computer Interaction and Design aims to:
- Develop & extend students’ understanding of human interaction with computer/product interfaces
- Develop awareness of the importance of HCI issues in relation to design and construction of software/products which are usable, attractive, efficient and effective.
This portfolio discusses how these aims may be achieved by examining and reflecting upon the context, content, instructional design, assessment and other areas of the module with supporting example objects and artefacts.
The portfolio was constructed as part of a Disciplinary Commons in Human Computer Interaction. The Commons consisted of a series of workshops held throughout the 2007-08 academic year with academic representatives from a range of UK universities.
Although the portfolio may have some similarities to a typical academic paper, it has been written primarily in the first rather than the more formal third person in order to reflect the personal nature of the undertaking.
Acknowledgements
I would particularly like to thank Janet Finlay and Sally Fincher for their help, support and wide range of innovative ideas throughout the series of Commons workshops. Similar thanks go to my peer reviewer, Fiona Fairlie, the colleague I reviewed, Nadia Berthouze, and all of the other Commoners. The concepts, tips and techniques presented and shared during these meetings and peer review sessions have provided inspiration and a fresh view of this subject area which has helped tremendously with both the portfolio and my teaching.
