PART 2: IT302M1 HCI Theories and Principles

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Part 2: Understanding Frameworks Purpose This assessment investigates several different concepts from this module’s readings, and you will prepare an APA-formatted paper to prove your understanding. Assignment Instructions Section 1: Interaction Framework Research Choose either Norman’s execution/evaluation action cycle or the four level approach to complete this part of the assessment. Then locate one other source about your choice of framework. Use this other source (not the textbook) as the basis for this part of your paper. In one paragraph: Identify the framework/approach you chose. Describe the main parts of your chosen framework and summarize other information provided in your source related to this framework: it might be an example, its uses, or its shortcomings. Pick a sample process and explain how each step or phase would be applied to your example. Do not quote; write only in your own words. Include in-text citation for your source. Minimum length is 130 words Section 2: Device Assessment Select a computing device that you use often. Choose a cell phone, ebook reader, or tablet. Then write an evaluation, answering the following questions in your own words (do not use source material for this part): For your first paragraph: Overview Identify the device and its purpose, intended user, and typical location for use (if any). Include an image of the device you selected. For your second paragraph: Mapping Explain how easy it is to determine possible actions on this device. Explain the mapping from intention to physical movement on the device. For your third paragraph: Use by the Novice Explain what you think may be the novice user’s understanding between system state and their interpretation of that state. Describe possible confusions that might arise for novice users. Write in your own words, write in full sentences, and do not copy the instructions. The minimum length requirement for this part of your assessment is 150 words. Section 3: Gulf of Execution What is a gulf of execution? Why is it important to minimize in the electronic world? Some simple additional research online may help clarify the gulf of execution and its importance in interface design. In one paragraph, and in your own words: Define gulf of execution. Give an example of how this might present itself in the workplace. The example must reflect a gulf of execution from a digital device. Write at least 60 words, and do not use source material for this part. Write from experience and your understanding of the reading material. Section 4: Mental Models The textbook describes mental models. You know that they rely on the individual human’s perception. In one paragraph, and in your own words: Explain and give details about why it is still important to consider mental models in interaction design. Write at least 60 words, and do not use source material for this part. Write from experience and your understanding of the reading material. Section 5: Applying the concepts. List two groups of software/website users that have special needs. For each group, suggest a way that interfaces could be improved. How could using Norman’s execution/evaluation action cycle when considering these groups help with design? How could the use of mental models help? Write at least 100 words. Write from experience and your understanding of the human computer interaction and the limitations within the interface. Cite any references that are used. Provide a final page of properly formatted APA reference entries. Please remember you can find more information on APA formatting in the Writing Center within the Library. Write in your own words (no quoting, no copying). Use the textbook and/or other appropriate academic sources when required to perform research. Cite properly in APA format. Write a subheading for each of the four main parts, in your own words, to identify main ideas. Additional Requirements Submit your work as a Word® document in APA format. You must use a 10- or 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font and meet other formatting requirements. Please note that an abstract page and table of contents are not required. Cite your sources within the body of the paper and provide a list of references at the end on a separate reference page. In-text citations and references should be properly formatted according to APA guidelines. Use subheadings for each part of the paper so that your professor clearly sees where each of the parts begins. For more information on APA style formatting, go Academic Writer under Academic Tools in this module or visit the Writing Center. Also, review the university policy on plagiarism. If you have any questions, please contact your professor. Written work should be free of spelling, grammar, and APA errors. Points deducted from the grade for each writing, spelling, or grammar error are at your instructor’s discretion. Ensure that your work is not copied from any sources. Copying does not prove an understanding of the material, and plagiariagnsm will not be tolerated.