Human-Computer Interface: Study and Design of HCI

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HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE
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Human-Compute Interface
Human-Computer Interface (HCI) is a study focuses on multidisciplinary design of
computers technologies (Arora, Mahajan, Arora, and Mahajan, 2016, p. 535). The HCI mainly
work on the interaction between humans and computers. HCI focused system development has
expanded to integrate other fields of study such as computer science, cognitive science, and
human-factors engineering, as shown in the figure below:

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In the field of HCI development, there is an overlap between user-focused, user interaction, and
user satisfaction designs. The overall objective of HCI is to design and assess interactive
systems, reduce design time through cognitive systems and task models, and procedures and
heuristics of interactive system design.
Phase A
User’s Tasks and Context
The software will be used by teachers and students to access courses as well as view
modules. Students will use the software to get tutorials, upload assignments, and interact with
tutors and other learners. Teachers, on the other hand, will be using the software to upload
assignments for the students, make announcements to learners regarding important dates like
examinations, assignments, and other special days. Also, teachers will have used the software to
make and upload tutorials, learning notes, and interact with other teachers and learners. Notably,
the software will be used by outside users who would like to learn about the institution and the
type of modules institution offers. Thus, at the homepage, the external user should also be able to
create an account which will be used for module applications and registrations. The institute
information technology administrator will manage the software. The admin will regulate the term
and policies of use. Generally, the software should have a menu displaying students, teachers,
modules, and course resources. The menu should be visible and accessible by all users according
to their use. For instance, a student in need of course resource, it will be visible on the home page
and navigation is straightforward.
User Persona
Frances Miller

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She is 35 years and a mother of two and a teacher in Oman. She owns a home and lives with her
husband. She teaches mathematics and mostly uses the internet to access the resource, post
tutorials to her students.
Miller would like a system that enables the institution staff to interact with learners and other
staff. She has been using her email to send assignments and resource to her students. Therefore,
any system that would simplify the learning would be helpful to her.
User Accounts
i. Student users: Each student will have a password and user ID to access their account
in the system. They will be required to register to access the course resources and
register for modules.
ii. Teachers: Teacher will have higher privileges than students but lower than that of the
administrators. Each teacher will have a password and user ID to access the system.
iii. Administrators: The admin will have the absolute privilege over the system and will
control the data in and out of the system. He/she will handle the entry of critical data
into the system for other users to access.
iv. External users: External users will only have limited privilege where they will not be
required to create an account. They will use the home page to access general
information about the school, such as fee structure for each course and other services.
Proposed System
The team of developers will work on designing software for an institution in Oman. The
software will be used by teachers, learners, and administrators to interact at different levels. The
system will have a menu for students, teachers, courses, and departments. It will also have
contact information, FAQ, social, and log in or sign-up menus.