ClassInfo

HCI 520 Learner-Centered Design

Peter Hastings

Office: CDM 717
Spring 2016-2017
Class number: 33693
Section number: 910
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Online Campus

Summary

This course will focus on computer systems which are meant to help
people learn something, so the primary concern is how well they support
learning. We will start by looking at the state of the art in the
scientific understanding of how people learn. Then we will apply these
principles to evaluating designs of learning systems and to creating
effective designs. Projects will involve evaluation of existing learning
systems, and the creation of a simple learning system which follows
design principles for effective learning.



Texts

  1. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition, by Committee on Developments in the Science of Learning with additional material from the Committee on Learning Research and Educational Practice (Author),National Research Council (Author)
    Paperback: 374 pages
    Publisher: National Academies Press; 2 edition (September 15, 2000)
    ISBN-10: 0309070368
    ISBN-13: 978-0309070362
    Note: This book is available for free in PDF format from http://www.nap.edu/catalog/9853.html, but it's not expensive, so you may prefer to buy the bound copy.
  2. e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning, by Ruth C. Clark and Richard E. Mayer
    Hardcover: 528 pages
    Publisher: Wiley; 4th edition (March 21, 2016)
    ISBN 13: 978-1119158660
    ISBN 10: 1119158664
    Note: You may also use the 3rd edition of this text from August, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0470874301
  3. Other readings will be provided


Grading

Your final grade will be based on:

  • 10 pts: Learning objectives project
  • 10 pts: e-Learning system assessment
  • Final project (with a partner or individually)
    • 5 pts: Proposal and learning objectives
    • 10 pts: Design
    • 15 pts: Implementation
    • 15 pts: Evaluation and presentation
  • 20 pts: Weekly warm-ups on readings through D2L
  • 15 pts: Participation: in class or via discussion forums

The grading scale will be:

    93.3 - 100 A
    90 - 93.3 A-
    86.6 - 90 B+
    83.3 - 86.6 B
    80 - 83.3 B-
    76.6 - 80 C+
    73.3 - 76.6 C
    70 - 73.3 C-
    66.6 - 70 D+
    60 - 66.6 D
    < 60 F


Prerequisites

IT 403, HCI 440, HCI 450


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296