This lecture covers Multimedia tools and Computer Supported Collaboration

The human computer interfaces, HCI, to computer stored applications is achieved through multimedia interfaces. There are special tools to build multimedia interfaces as well as methods for collaborative design and evaluation of HCI.

At this lecture we will study the following areas

  • Multimedia authoring tools
  • User models.
  • Multimedia on the WWW (download, stream, plug-in, 3D)
  • Multimedia design and evaluation methods
  • Computer supported communication and collaboration




References

Delivered material
  • Christiansson P, 1999, " Experiences from Design and Use of IT Supported Distributed Learning Environment". Civil Engineering Learning Technology in Cardiff. (edited by R M Lloyd & C J Moore). Thomas Telford Ltd. London.. ISBN: 0-7277-2839-3. (pp. 29-42).
    3rd AECEF International Symposium (Association of Civil Engineering Faculties with participation of civil engineering faculties from non-European countries). CELTic 1999. 8-10 September 1999, Cardiff.
    KEYWORDS: Distributed learning, problem based learning, multimedia interface, authoring tools, world wide web, education, modelling, collaborative work.

Further reading




Questions (examples):

  • How would you describe the term Multimedia?
  • Give some examples on parameters to describe a computer user's cognitive abilities and learning styles.
  • Describe and characterize multimedia authoring tools?
  • Mention some of the golden rules in connection with HCI design
  • Describe methods for distributing 3D-models on the web.
  • What type of functionality can we create with todays collaborationb tools?