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Human and Computer Interaction

Human and Computer Interaction . Aimee Blackburn. General Overview . Discussion of the physical medium used to communicate with the computer The psychological and sociological aspects of human/computer interaction Current projects and what the future may hold in this field of study.

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Human and Computer Interaction

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  1. Human and Computer Interaction Aimee Blackburn

  2. General Overview • Discussion of the physical medium used to communicate with the computer • The psychological and sociological aspects of human/computer interaction • Current projects and what the future may hold in this field of study

  3. A long time ago, in a galaxy, far, far away… • We had vacuum tubes! • And then there was transistors • Some punch cards • At last, a keyboard! • Direct manipulation of graphical objects (using a light-pen) • The mouse • Windows • Would you like to own a Rolls-Royce for $2.50?

  4. History: Application Types • Drawing programs • Text editing • Spreadsheets • Hypertext • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Video Games

  5. Well, that’s all well and good, but… Have you ever wanted to do this?

  6. There is a human side to Computer Science! • User emotion Cyberphobia and Technostress • Has technology evolved faster than we? Anthropomorphism Sex-typing Age Education Trust in Automation

  7. Anthropomorphism • Attributing human qualities to a non-human entity • Superior intellect? • My computer hates me! • Do you suspect your refrigerator of mutiny? • Threatened by images present on monitor • Excuse me, but would you please show me my email now?

  8. Gender-Typing • Users respond differently to female-voiced systems • 98% males, 85% females attribute male characteristics to the computer • Why the lack of female interest?

  9. Age • Older generation typically less willing to use computers in everyday tasks • Physical limitations in use • Youth assume computers are a natural and integral part of living • So you can play Metroid, but can you reformat your hard drive?

  10. Automation • Do you trust a machine to make life or death decisions for you? • OJ factory simulation

  11. Interesting, but I care…why? • Capitalism—Money, Money, Money! • We generally develop for the market What OS do you recommend to your grandparents? • Could my java gui set off a homicidal maniac?

  12. General Workplace Issues • What computer tasks are most susceptible to individual differences • Under what conditions are algorithmic tutorial sessions better than heuristic methods? • In what ways does a person’s knowledge of software enhance and/or inhibit the learning of a new application?

  13. Future Developments—Finding Balance • ACT-R • Alice • Computing Workshop • Designing Interfaces to Support Human Attention • Gestures Project • MUSE • Emotion and the User Experience

  14. Finally, it’s over! • Questions, anyone? • I have homework for you!

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