| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction and Theoretical Foundations : Introduction to HCI, Human, Interaction and Computer |
Chapter 1, 2 and 3: “Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall.” |
| 2) |
Introduction and Theoretical Foundations : Software Life Cycle and HCI, Project Planning, Analysis, Design and Evaluation |
Chapter 1-3: “Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall.” |
| 3) |
Interaction design basics |
Chapter 5: “Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall.” |
| 4) |
Design rules & usability |
Chapter 7: “Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall.” |
| 5) |
Design Process and Evaluation
Optimizing the User Experience
Accessibility
Hardware & Software |
Chapter 1-4: “Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration.”
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| 6) |
The Homepage
Page Layout
Navigation
Scrolling and Paging
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Chapter 5-8: “Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration.” |
| 7) |
Headlines, Titles, and Labels
Links
Text Appearance
Lists
Screen-based Controls (Widgets)
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Chapter 9-13: “Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration.” |
| 8) |
Graphics, Images and Multimedia
Writing Web Content
Content Organization
Search
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Chapter 14-17: “Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration.” |
| 9) |
Ergonomics |
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| 10) |
Usability & Mobile Usability |
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| 11) |
Usability Testing Metrics and Methods |
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| 12) |
Usability Testing Metrics and Methods |
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| 13) |
Usability testing |
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| 14) |
Usability testing |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
“Leavitt, M.O. & Shneiderman, B. (2006). Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & U.S. General Services Administration. [http://www.usability.gov/pdfs/guidelines.html]”
“Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G. & Beale, R. (2004). Human-Computer Interaction (3rd Edt.), USA: Prentice Hall. [http://www.hcibook.com/e3/] “
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| References: |
Zaphiris, P. & Kurniawan, S. (2007). Human-Computer Interaction Research in Web Design and Evaluation. London: IDEA Group Pub. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. |
4 |
| 2) |
To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. |
5 |
| 3) |
To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. |
5 |
| 4) |
To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. |
5 |
| 5) |
To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, |
5 |
| 6) |
To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. |
3 |
| 7) |
To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. |
5 |
| 8) |
To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. |
5 |
| 9) |
To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. |
5 |
| 10) |
To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. |
5 |
| 11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
5 |
| 12) |
To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. |
5 |