Current Topics in HCI (2019)
Class Information
| Lecture | Tue, 10:30 - 12:00 |
| 2222, i10 Seminar room | |
| Lab | Wed, 12:30 - 14:00 |
| 2222, i10 Seminar room | |
| Language | English |
| Credits | 6 |
Exams
| Midterm | Tue, May 21st, 10:30 |
| Final PT1 | Wed, Jul 24th, 11:30 |
| Final PT2 | Wed, Aug 14th, 11:30 |
This class covers basic research methods and current research trends in Human–Computer Interaction. We use a mix of recent book chapters and papers from conferences and journals of the last few years to give you an idea of how HCI research is conducted, and of the hot topics that are being worked on in the international research community. Examples from past years include interactive surfaces, tangible user interfaces, human computation, gestural input, interactive textiles, augmented reality, and personal fabrication.
The class explains the differences between empirical, ethnographic and systems research in HCI, and how to quickly retrieve and evaluate information from existing literature, a skill you will need for your Master's thesis and future research work in HCI.
The class consists of weekly labs, studios, group assignments, reading assignments, a group project, and graded written midterm and final examinations.
The first part of this class is taught in a flipped classroom style in which you will be able to watch online videos of individual topics at your own pace. The studios will be for reviewing the learned concepts, hands-on exercises, Q&A, and for introducing new assignments. The labs will be for assignment discussions and one-on-one feedback. In the second part of this class, the studios are dedicated for presenting new topics in HCI, and the labs are for project work and face-to-face discussions.
This course has limited seating. You need to register to obtain a seat in this course.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Jan
Borchers
Marcel
Lahaye
Oliver
Nowak
For any questions about the class, please contact Marcel Lahaye, MSc or Oliver Nowak, MSc.
Syllabus
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No lecture!
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Introduction
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Studio: Class Organization
Wed, Apr. 3rd
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Video:
Research Contributions in HCI
How to Read a Scientific Paper
Contribution and Benefit Statements
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Research Contributions in HCI
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Studio: Research Contributions in HCI Discussion
Apr. 9th
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Workshop
Apr. 10th
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Video:
Research Approaches in HCI
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Research Approaches
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Studio: Research Approaches Discussion
Apr. 16th
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Assignment 1: Reverse Engineering User Studies
Due: Apr. 23rd
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Workshop
Apr. 17th
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Video:
Experimental Research
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Experimental Research
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Studio: Experimental Research Discussion
Apr. 23rd
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Assignment 2: Writing reviews for scientific articles
Due: Apr. 29th
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Workshop
Apr. 24th
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Videos:
Understanding Statistics in HCI Research
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Statistical Analysis in HCI
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Studio: Analyzing Experimental Data and Alternative Analysis Methods
Apr. 30th
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Assignment 3: Conducting a First Experiment by Replication
Due: May 7th
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No Workshop
May 1st
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Video:
HCI Design Patterns
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No Lecture!
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Assignment 4: Mini HCI Research Experiment
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No Workshop
May 8st
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Elicitation Studies and Midterm Preparation
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Studio: HCI Design Patterns Discussion
May 14th
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Midterm Preparation
May 15th
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Midterm Exam
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Midterm Exam
Tue, May 21st
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Lab
Wed, May 22nd
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Virtual & Augmented Reality
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Studio: Guest Presentations
Experience with Virtual Reality – Sebastian Hueber
Augmented Reality and Immersive Sketching – Philipp Wacker
Tue, May 28st -
Lab
Wed, May. 29nd
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Personal Fabrication
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Studio: Guest Presentations
Personal Fabrication – Marcel Lahaye
Soft Robotics & Jewellery – Anke Brocker
Tue, Jun. 4th -
Lab
Wed, Jun. 5th
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Collaborative Work & Exploratory Programming
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Studio: Guest Presentations
Computer supported collaborative work – Oliver Stickel (Siegen University)
Programming for Data Science – Krishna Subramanian
Tue, Jun. 18th -
Lab
Wed, Jun. 19th
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Smart Fabrics & Force Touch Input
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Studio: Guest Presentations
Smart Fabrics – Nur Hamdan
Force Touch Input – Christian Corsten
Tue, Jun. 25th -
Lab
Wed, Jun. 26th
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Tangibles
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Studio: Guest Presentations
Tangibles on Tabletops – Oliver Nowak
Input Devices for Games – Adrian Wagner
Tue, Jul. 2nd -
Lab
Wed, Jul. 3rd
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Project Presentations
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Student Project Presentations Part 1
Tue, Jul. 9th
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Student Project Presentations Part 2
Wed, Jul. 10th
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Grading
Your grade will be calculated as follows:
| Assignments | 25% |
| Midterm | 30% |
| Final Exam | 45% |
Assignments
TBA.
Fields of Study
- Informatik (M.Sc.)/Angewandte Informatik
- Informatik (GYM+GS,SII)/Hauptstudium/B. Praktische Informatik
- Technik-Kommunikation (M.A.)/2. Hauptfach (Technisches Fach)/Grundlagen der Informatik/isierung Informatik
- TK 2. Fach-Grundlagen der Informatik (M.Sc.)/Wahlpflicht Informatik/Angewandte Informatik
Course Allocation and Registration Guide
Number of SWS: V3+Ü2 (Aachen)
ECTS Credits: 6
Course language: English for all lectures, assignments, and exams
To get a seat in this course, follow these steps before:
- Register for the course in RWTHonline (Registration will be open on the 25.03.2019). Only 30 seats are available for this course. Priorirty to Master students of Computer Science, Media Informatics, Software Systems Engineering, and Technical Communication. Registration will stay open until the 31.05.2019.
- Erasmus students can register during the first lab or studio.
- Sign the Declaration of Compliance CTHCI and hand it in during the first lab or studio.
- Make sure that you have access to Moodle after the registration phase is over.
Previous Offerings
SS 2018 - SS 2017 - SS 2016 - SS 2015 - SS 2014 - SS 2013 - SS 2011 - SS 2010 - SS 2009 - SS 2008 - SS 2007 - SS 2006 - WS 2004/2005