Human Computer Interaction
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The aim of this assignment are to measure the outcome of students’ learning in terms of knowledge acquired, understanding developed and skills or abilities gained in relation to achieve the learning outcomes (LO) and criteria (i.e. P,M,D):
LO (1) Discuss HCI-related developments and their application LO (2) Determine the issues related to a chosen HCI
LO (3) Develop an HCI prototype LO (4) Evaluate an HCI prototype
P1 (1.01) outline HCI developments with examples P2 (1.02) describe examples of HCI applications P3 (1.03) identify the impact of HCI on the workplace
P4 (2.01) report on the issues concerning implementation of an HCI
P5 (2.02) justify the selection of an HCI for a particular user group and environment P6 (2.03) describe in detail the use of HCI for a particular user Group
P7 (3.01) design an HCI for a specified application P8 (3.02) build an HCI prototype
P9 (3.03) explain the importance of the user interface in your Design P10 (4.01) describe the design process
P11 (4.02) evaluate the design process P12 (4.03) state the limitations of the design
M1 (1): Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions M2 (2): Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques M3 (3): Present and communicate appropriate findings
D1 (1): Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions D2 (1): Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities
D3 (1): Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking
Programme: HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
As technology moves forward, new methods of communicating with computers are becoming possible. Software developers are required to determine whether software is developed with new techniques or traditional tried and tested methods. The developer also needs to measure how well a computer interacts with a user.
This unit aims to give learners a full understanding of the human computer interface (HCI) and the part it plays in the construction of software that is usable, attractive, efficient and effective. The learner is encouraged to explore how well software interacts with the user, fulfils the user’s needs and makes allowances for different users. The learner should develop a critical appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of various interfaces currently available and experience the production of a prototype.
Students need to create a report and produce the solution for the following:
A.Explain Developments in HCI with Examples? [p1]
B. Show that a range of Resources of information has been used. [M2] C. Describe at least three example of HCI Application. [p2]
D. Identify the impact of HCI on the workplace. [p3]
E. Report on the issues concerning the implementation of HCI [P4]
F. Explain an effective judgement that have been used in raising issues for the implementation of HCI in question (E). [M1]
G. Go to babytv.com. Justify the interface of the web site for the children and parents. [P5].
H. Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking that has been used in the justification of the interface in Question (F). [D3]
I. Describe in detail how we can use HCI Technology to for people with disability. [P6]
J. Explain the rules or practical issues to be considered related to the design of an HCI for a specific application. [P7]
End of Part-1
Submission Due Date: 1
stOct 2013. Hard & Soft copy not exceeding 1200 words
K. Build an HCI Prototype for the following ‘ PIZZA2GO ‘ Scenario. [P8]
Introduction
‘Pizza 2 Go’ is a pizza delivery shop located in Derry. It opened 18 months ago and has quickly established a loyal customer base because of the pizza quality and the fast delivery service provided. The shop is owned and managed by Peter Parker. Peter has asked you to develop an application to assist customers in ordering pizzas electronically.
He has outlined a number of issues he would like addressed. He would like the customers to be able to:
1.
Specify the size of the pizza, namely 8 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch.2.
Specify the base of the pizza, namely thin crust, regular, deep pan.3.
Specify the toppings: pineapple, mutton, chicken, green peppers, Jalapeno peppers, mushrooms, green chilli, sweet corn, onions, and tomatoes.4.
Specify the type of cheese: mozzarella, regular cheddar, low fat.5.
Calculate the cost of each pizza. The cost is calculated based on the size of pizza and the number of toppings chosen. Two toppings are standard so anything over two requires addition charges.6.
Enter special requirements specified by the customer.7.
Maintain a database of customers.8.
Add details of a new customer to the database.9.
Any other feature which you deem necessary.To calculate the cost of a pizza the following data may be used:
Size Price
8 inch £8.50
12 inch £12.50
14 inch £14.50
Extra Toppings £0.50 each
Delivery charge £3 or FREE if order is over £20
L. Explain any unforeseen problems you have encountered during the development of prototype and how could you accommodated that. [D2]
M. Explains the importance of the user interface in your design of the prototype. [P9] N. Describe the steps taken during design process of the Prototype. [P10]
O. An appropriate structure and approach has to be used in the Description of the design process in question (N). [M3]
P. Evaluate the design of the HCI for the prototype developed. [P11]
Q. Demonstrate that self-criticism has taken place in the Investigation of the problem. [D1] R. State and explain any limitations of the design you produced for the prototype. [P12] End of Part-2
Assessment
criteria
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 RequirementsGrading
criteria
M1 M2 M3 D1 D2 D3 RequirementsOutcomes and assessment criteria
Information /Feedback on assessment and grading criteria
Achievement of Pass grade
A pass grade is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessment criteria for pass for each unit. P1, P3, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12.
Achievement of a merit or distinction grade
All the assessment criteria and merit grade descriptors need to be completed within a unit to achieve a merit grade. M1, M2, M3.
All the assessment criteria merit and distinction grade descriptors must be completed within a unit to achieve a distinction grade. D1, D2, D3.
The pass criteria and merit and distinction grade will be analysed and justified from a report consist of four parts each part relates to a requirement..
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Grading Criteria (Merit -M; Distinction -D)
Achieved
Evidence Feedback
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam M2 Select/design and apply
appropriate methods/techniques
Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam M3 Present and communicate
appropriate findings
Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate
own work and justify valid conclusions
Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam
D2 Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities
Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam D3 Demonstrate
convergent/lateral/creative thinking
Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam
Textbooks
1.
Dix, A et al — Human Computer Interaction — (Prentice Hall Europe 1997) ISBN: 01323986482.
Mandel, T — The Elements of User Interface Design — (Wiley, 1997) ISBN: 04712273073.
Preece, J — Human Computer Interaction — (Addison Wesley, 1994) ISBN: 02016276984.
Shneiderman, B — Designing the User Interface — (Addison Wesley, 1998) ISBN: 0201694972Journal
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International Journal of Human Computer Studies Website·
www.hcibib.orgInformation/feedback on assessment and grading criteria
Assessment
Criteria Achieved Evidence Feedback
P1 Outline HCI developments with examples Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam P2 Describe examples of HCI applications Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam P3 Identify the impact of HCI on the workplace Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam P4 Report on the issues concerning implementation of an HCI Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam P5 Justify the selection of an HCI for a particular
user group and environment Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam P6 Describe in detail the use of HCI for a particular
user group Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam
P7 Design an HCI for a specified application Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam
P8 Build an HCI prototype Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam
P9 Explain the importance of the user interface in
your design Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam P10 Describe the design process Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam P11 Evaluate the design process Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam P12 State the limitations of the design Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam
Grading Criteria (Merit -M; Distinction -D)
Achieved Evidence Feedback
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam M2 Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam M3 Present and communicate appropriate
findings Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam
D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own
work and justify valid conclusions Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam D2 Take responsibility for managing and
organising activities Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam D3 convergent/lateral/creative thinkingDemonstrate Yes/No Report/ Logbook/ Exam
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