LectureAndLabSummaries



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=Lectures=

This page outlines a summary of all content covered in lectures and labs. **It is not a substitute for missing class!** Much of the learning occurs in-class, through the use of provoking questions and in-class discussions, as well as an explanation from the professor.

Lecture 2
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 * September 19/06**
 * **Effectiveness:** Does the item excel at what it is supposed to do?
 * **Efficiency:** Does the item function in a timely manner, without delays or slow-downs or annoying, repetitive commands?
 * **Safety:** Is the item safe? Can you cut yourself, harm yourself, or expose some information about yourself (eg. credit-card info, bank account info) to potential thieves?
 * **Utility:** Is the item usable? Does it do what it's supposed to do?
 * **Learnability:** Is it easy to learn? Does it require a 200-page manual?
 * **Memorability:** Can you easily remember how to use it, or do you have to relearn it every time?

=Labs=

Lab 1
This lab was primarily an introduction to the wiki.
 * September 12/06**
 * Co-instructors Michael Jones and David Gelb.
 * Discussed the second assignment, the wiki
 * What is it? A collaborative writing effort. Get used to people editing "your" work (which, really, it isn't; it's //collaborative//)
 * What it's for? Primarily the Wiki assignment, also doubles as a method of communication, a potential study guide, etc.
 * We signed up for the Wiki (did you get your invitation yet? If not, email the prof!)
 * Discussed [|Netiquette], please make sure you abide by it.
 * Recieved the first readings (in PDF format, from Elara; grab it here: [[file:Chapter1.pdf]])

Lab 2
This lab was primarily an introduction to the first assignment. Some items we discussed include: >
 * September 19/06**
 * Assignment summary: analyze one physical item (eg. conveyor belt, folding-chair, bank of light-switches for a lecture hall) and one virtual item (eg. a particular website, WikiSpaces, Google Earth) and evaluate them according to the concepts we discussed in lecture 2 and lecture 3.
 * **Tip:** Pick a focused topic (eg. the front panel of a VCR, including its buttons) as opposed to a broad topic (eg. VCRs).
 * Space is limited--the entire assignment must fit on one page! Ponder before you write. **The minimum font-size is 9pt, Times New Roman.** If you wish, you may resize the cells of the template. [[file:template.doc]]
 * Concisity is the key. (If you need help editing it down to size, you can always request help from this classmate of yours.)
 * Think about the design principles and apply them.
 * **Not all elements require an equal amount of space on your assignment.** If one area is very important, give it more space. If one area is less important, decrease the amount of space for it.

Lab 3
In this lab we discussed the first assignment in greater detail, as well as discussing wikispaces usage. > >> >> 2 copies - hard and soft copy
 * September 26/06**
 * Wikispaces
 * **Anaylsis and Reflection** - add yourself to the list of users and follow the model given
 * **FAQs** for assignments - ask and answer questions by editting the page
 * community building is important
 * Assignment 1
 * Another [|example] (on this website)
 * more visual - not necessary, but sometimes it helps to explain a technology
 * printed - stapled
 * pdf or doc file to be put on elara server (at Sheridan campus only)
 * convention lastname_firstname.pdf/doc