Exploring Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Most Technology Training classes will be delivered online until further notice.

Before each sesson, Tech Training will provide a Zoom link for live online classes, along with any required class materials.

This course is an introduction to fundamentals and practice of human-computer interaction, including the utilization of user interface (UI) development toolkits and evaluating UI graphical layouts using specific guidelines and human factors for design.

Prerequisites: none.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants should have the ability to:

Explain what Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is and its importance
Apply HCI guidelines into problem-solving
Develop and evaluate a HCI system

Topics Include:

Introduction: What HCI Is and Why It Is Important
Specific HCI Guidelines
Human Factors as HCI Theories
HCI Design
UI Development Toolkit
User Interface Evaluation

Chen-Hsiang (Jones) Yu

Dr. Chen-Hsiang (Jones) Yu is a full Teaching Professor at Northeastern University. He is also an affiliated faculty member at the Center for Dynamical Biomarkers, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. He earned B.Eng. and M.S.

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Additionally, some of these programs are open to interested individuals not affiliated with Stanford, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.