CSCI 5849: Input Interaction and Accessibility
Explores input and interaction techniques, with an emphasis on universal design and alternative interfaces. Students will explore traditional input methods such as keyboard and mouse input, and alternative techniques such as voice and eye gaze. Students will conduct performance evaluations of existing techniques; and prototype new interaction methods. Students will design technologies to support people with varying abilities and disabilities.
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EachÌýofÌýtheÌýweeklyÌýunitsÌýlistedÌýbelowÌýcorrespondsÌýtoÌýoneÌýweekÌýofÌýclassÌýtimeÌý(2.5Ìýhours):
Week 1: Introduction to input and interaction
Week 2: Prototyping interactive systems
Week 3: Conducting user studies
Week 4: Analyzing user data
Week 5: Interaction with mobile devices
Week 6: Perspectives on Disability and Design
Week 7: Web accessibility and evaluation
Week 8: Vision impairments and non-visual interaction
Week 9: Mobility impairments and alternative input methods
Week 10: Eye gaze input
Week 11: Voice input
Week 12: Communication support technologies
Week 13: Tactile graphics and tangible interaction
Week 14: Memory and cognition
Week 15: Collaborative user interfaces
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ACMÌýTransactionsÌýonÌýAccessibility,ÌýACMÌýTransactionsÌýonÌýComputer-HumanÌýInteraction
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Course projects (40%), In-class activities (30%), literature review and synthesis (15%), peer review and mentoring (10%), contributions to class learning (5%).