ClassInfo

HCI 590 Topics in Human-Computer Interaction

Cynthia Putnam

Office: CDM 736
Spring 2016-2017
Class number: 36794
Section number: 902
Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01509 Loop Campus

Summary

This course focuses on involving children in the process of the design of interactive technologies. Topics include: (a) ethical concerns when including children in technology design processes; (b) child development and other considerations when including children in design activities; (c) techniques and methods to include children in design activities; and (d) related research in Child-Computer Interaction. Students will practice design-partnering techniques and methods with children (aged 7-11) through participatory design sessions as they ideate, prototype, iterate and evaluate an interactive technology-based product/service designed for children.

Learning Objectives
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe ethical and safety concerns when including children in technology design
  • Recognize and articulate how child development (including non-typical development) and other considerations affect how HCI practitioners/researchers can consider and include children in their design processes
  • Demonstrate several techniques and methods to include children as design partners through ideation, prototyping and evaluation of interactive technology concepts



Texts

  • Required readings will be available in the content area of D2L. See the readings page for a week by week schedule.
  • You will also be expected to buy materials for three design workshops with children.
  • Materials will vary depending on your project and the techniques/methods you choose to use.

Recommended (optional):
Child Computer Interaction | Hourcade, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; First Edition edition (June 17, 2015) | ISBN: 978-1514397251



Grading

A : 94%
A- : 90%
B+ : 88%
B : 84%
B- : 80%
C+ :78%
C : 74%
C- : 70%
D+ :68%
D : 64%
D- : 60%


Prerequisites

HCI 430, HCI 445 and HCI 460


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