by Cheryl Calhoun | Apr 22, 2014 | HCI
Abstract: This is the third revision of Steve Krug’s Don’t Make Me Think. It has been more than thirteen years since the first version was published. A lot has changed in this time, including HTML5 and mobile computing. In this edition he updates all of his website...
by Cheryl Calhoun | Apr 18, 2014 | Broadening Participation, Cybersecurity, Educational Technology, HCI
A Conceptual Design This article was written for an assignment in EDG6931 Human-Computer Interaction in Spring 2014 at the University of Florida. Purpose The purpose of this project is to design an interface for an adaptive, intelligent, advising system for...
by Cheryl Calhoun | Feb 26, 2014 | HCI, Instructional Design
I find this question fascinating. I believe we have to get to a space where learning interfaces are more natural and encourage more dynamic interaction. For me this means more video and audio. The process of typing and clicking is just too clunky and adds too much...
by Cheryl Calhoun | Feb 26, 2014 | HCI, Instructional Design
Author and design critic Don Norman discusses the three ways that good design makes us happy. (Norman, 2003) Beautiful, Functional and Reflective are his three categories of design emotions. Norman makes the case that pleasant things work better. That beauty enhances...
by Cheryl Calhoun | Jan 26, 2014 | Educational Technology, HCI
Using a variety of different technologies in the classroom and in alternative learning environments provides the potential of offering learners the ability to explore ideas and concepts in different ways. For example, video can be used to convey course content in a...
by Cheryl Calhoun | Mar 1, 2011 | HCI
There are many aspects to creating a successful website. When designing and building your site it is important to consider both marketing and usability aspects to ensure your site will accomplish your goals. Search Engine Optimization and other marketing techniques...
