Authoring WCAG2.0-Compliant Texts for the Web Through Text Readability Visualization

2017 IEEE SmartWorld, Ubiquitous Intelligence &Amp; Computing, Advanced &Amp; Trusted Computed, Scalable Computing &Amp; Commun

Herstad

Stangeland

et al. 2017

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Smart homes contain many useful appliances that can help individuals live independently for longer. A problem with current smart homes prototypes is that each device often has its own remote control or control unit. These control units are often manufactured by different suppliers with totally different and inconsistent user interfaces. This is confusing for most individuals and become a huge barrier for individuals with reduced cognitive function. This paper thus introduces a conceptual sketch of a universal and ubiquitous control wheel, termed UbiWheel that is designed to control most appliances in the home. The user simply moves the controller to the proximity of the device be controlled and adjust parameters by simply twisting the wheel, thereby preventing inactivity as the user need to move around the home. Several cases are explored herein.

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

UbiWheel: A simple context-aware universal control concept for smart home appliances that encourages active living

2017 IEEE SmartWorld, Ubiquitous Intelligence &Amp; Computing, Advanced &Amp; Trusted Computed, Scalable Computing &Amp; Commun

Herstad

Stangeland

et al. 2017

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“…One may consider the research method a tool where one needs to choose the most suitable tool for a given problem. Examples from our own human-computer research lab include the use of traditional computer science techniques in HCI such as graph theory [31], heuristic evaluation [32,33], qualitative research methods based on interviews [34] and text analysis [35,36], visualization [37,38,39], as well as design and development. Design includes sketching in 2D [40] and 3D [41,42], 3D modelling [43], design of concepts such as new interaction styles for self-service kiosks [44], collaborative work [45] and volunteering [46], tactile feedback for pedestrians [47], design of devices such as augmented reality displays [48], and the development of new design methods [49].…”

Section: Human-computer Interactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hostage of the Software: Experiences in Teaching Inferential Statistics to Undergraduate Human-Computer Interaction Students and a Survey of the Literature

Research on E-Learning and ICT in Education

Eika

2018

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Students' knowledge of inferential statistics is lacking in many Computer Science study programs. Yet, the needs for inferential statistic skills have emerged with new fields of study such as human-computer interaction involving observation of human activity. This paper presents experiences teaching inferential statistics to undergraduate computer science students with a focus on the actual goals of the investigations and not the mechanisms and mathematics of statistics. The teaching framework involves teaching statistics as a set of systematic black-box tools.

“…It is then easier to make improvements in the various parts independently. As an example, a recent trend is that online resources should be universally accessible and satisfy the WCAG accessibility guidelines [9,10]. Also, it is possible to experiment with the visual presentation of the published materials that enhance students' motivation and interest [11,12].…”

Section: 1mentioning

confidence: 99%

A Simple MVC-Framework for Local Management of Online Course Material

Smart Education and E-Learning 2017

Eika

2017

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Abstract. Managing online materials for large classes can be time-consuming and error prone. In particular, it can be challenging to manage long lists of students, lecture progress, and auditorium schedules as these often change on a daily basis. We therefore introduce a simple Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework implemented in Excel that can help teachers handle daily tasks more efficiently. Examples include how to generate lecture plans, student presentation schedules, and peer-review plans for students. The authors have successfully used the system for more than five years in several courses. The framework simplifies the task of reusing material from one teaching semester to another. Teachers only need to focus on the content and not the visual appearance.