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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the design and evaluation of computer technology, emphasizing the interaction between humans and computers. The document outlines the importance, scope, and goals of HCI, highlighting the need for user-friendly systems and the various components involved in the interaction process. It also provides examples, such as Microsoft Word, to illustrate how HCI principles can be effectively implemented.

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HCI Lesson

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the design and evaluation of computer technology, emphasizing the interaction between humans and computers. The document outlines the importance, scope, and goals of HCI, highlighting the need for user-friendly systems and the various components involved in the interaction process. It also provides examples, such as Microsoft Word, to illustrate how HCI principles can be effectively implemented.

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Human Computer Interaction

Author: Jenalyn R. Torres

Topics Covered
1. What is Human Computer Interaction (HCI?)

2. Importance of HCI

3. Scope

4. Goals

What is Human Computer Interaction?


Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary field of study focusing on the
design of computer technology, particularly the interaction between humans (the users)
and computers.

How Human Interacts with Computer?


- Not primarily the study of Human.

- Not primarily the study of Computer.

- The study of bridge between them, which includes:

• Observation of interactions between people & computers.

• Analysis of the involved interactions (e.g., Are all steps necessary?)

• Human consequences after interacting with computers (e.g., Can the user perform the
task? Does the user enjoy the experience?)

HCI Definitions
- ACM (1992): Concerned with the design, evaluation & implementation of interactive
computer systems for human use.

- (1998): Study of people, computer technology, and how they influence each other.

- (2002): Practice of usability – creating effective, desirable, and usable technology.


Components of HCI
- Human: Single user, group, or sequence in organization; cognitive interaction.

- Computer: Hardware/software including desktops, embedded systems, etc.

- User Interface: Point of contact between human and computer.

- Interaction: Dialog with feedback and control during a task.

Why HCI?
- Previously used only by technical people; now used by everyone.

- User-friendliness is crucial: systems should be easy to use and time-saving.

- Challenge: How to achieve user-friendliness in design.

HCI Scope
- Use & Context: Application areas of computers.

- Human: Study psychological & physiological aspects (e.g., learning, typing speed).

- Computer: Hardware & software (e.g., I/O devices, speed, graphics).

- Development: Design, implementation, and evaluation.

HCI Goals
- Choose suitable input/output devices.

- Determine interaction style (e.g., direct manipulation, WIMP, natural language).

- Improve safety, utility, effectiveness, efficiency, usability.

Safety & Utility


- Ensure user safety (e.g., remote operation for hazardous tasks).

- Prevent errors, provide error recovery.

- Protect privacy and security.

- Provide high utility through functionality.

Effectiveness, Efficiency, Usability


- Effectiveness: Achieve desired goal.

- Efficiency: How quickly users complete tasks.


- Usability: Ease of learning and use.

Appeal
- First impression and long-term satisfaction.

- Example: Microsoft Word.

Goals Achieved? Example: Microsoft Word


- Safety: Warning before exit without saving.

- Utility: Rich word processing features.

- Effectiveness: Useful for editing equations.

- Efficiency: Default template avoids setup.

- Usability: Icons aid learning.

- Appeal: Attractive interface.

Thank you.

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