Teaching Tip: How to Teach Information Systems Students to Design Better User Interfaces through Paper Prototyping

Autor/inn/en	Scialdone, Michael J.; Connolly, Amy J.
Titel	Teaching Tip: How to Teach Information Systems Students to Design Better User Interfaces through Paper Prototyping
Quelle	In: Journal of Information Systems Education, 31 (2020) 3, S.179-186 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1055-3096
Schlagwörter	Computer Science Education; Information Systems; Teaching Methods; Computer Interfaces; Man Machine Systems; Computer System Design; Active Learning; Learning Activities; Constructivism (Learning) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Mensch-Maschine-System; Aktives Lernen; Lernaktivität
Abstract	Given the ubiquity of interfaces on computing devices, it is essential for future Information Systems (IS) professionals to understand the ramifications of good user interface (UI) design. This article provides instructions on how to efficiently and effectively teach IS students about "fit," a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) concept, through a paper prototyping activity. Although easy to explain, the concept of "fit" can be difficult to understand without repeated practice. Practically, designing "fit" into UIs can be cost-prohibitive because working prototypes are often beyond students' technical skillset. Accordingly, based on principles of active learning, we show how to use paper prototyping to demonstrate "fit" in a hands-on class exercise. We provide detailed step-by-step instructions to plan, setup, and present the exercise to guide students through the process of "fit" in UI design. As a result of this activity, students are better able to employ both theoretical and practical applications of "fit" in UI design and implementation. This exercise is applicable in any course that includes UI design, such as principles of HCI, systems analysis and design, software engineering, and project management. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of Information Systems Education. e-mail: editor@jise.org; Web site: http://www.jise.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01