Section outline

  • This unit will focus on introducing students to how to evaluate Interactive systems. It will highlight evolution methods, techniques, and paradigms that are commonly used in assessing computer systems. It will also indicate what, why, and when to evaluate. 

    Unit learning outcomes:
    At the end of this unit, you will be able to:

              1. Understand evaluation methods, techniques, and paradigms that are commonly used to assess computer systems.

              2. Understand what, why, and when to evaluate.

              3. Explain the goals of the Evaluation.

    Learning activities:

    You will need to do the following activities:

              E-tivity 1.1 Online assessment on evaluation methods, techniques, and paradigms.

              E-tivity 1.2 Exercise on the goals of Evaluation. 

              E-tivity 1.3 Online/in-class assessment through the files that students will submit.

    Learning resources:
    [1]. Beyond human-computer Interaction Design by Sharp, Rogers & Preece 2nd edition chapters 12-15
    • Evaluating Interactive Systems