Getting Started

Welcome to the HCI course!  This document provides specific instructions
on what you need to do to get started on the course.  As you know, the
course is offered in an online format.  In this dynamic
environment, you will study human-computer interaction by researching
and completing assignments and by discussing issues with your professor
and fellow students.

Important!! Even though the professor the professor has created a
link to your course on her website, we are using WebCT for course
delivery. If you are a student, you need to login to WebCT to 
find the syllabus and other important information resources to
complete this course online. 

Getting organized and maintaining organization is important for
successful completion of this course.  Please login to the course
via WebCT regularly to check for special announcements.

Online Access to Course Materials and Activities:

The professor has developed a HCI online study area to provide you with the
necessary resources to begin your study in this area.  The HCI website was
designed for the purpose of centralizing information and managing course
material. The most essential course materials (except hardcopy articles
selected by the professor) are contained in files or menus off of the
HCI online study area. Consider this online study area to be the 
"classroom" where you go to learn and communicate about HCI.

Addendum:  The department is moving to using WebCT for online course
management and online discussions. However, the HCI website will
continued to be used as a substantial resource for students. 


To send electronic mail to Dr. Dringus, write to:  laurie@nsu.nova.edu

From the HCI website, you should check many links out regularly to stay
current with the course:  

+  Visit the "Learning Connections" link.  This will lead you
   to your course section, lecture notes, and other things to
   empower your learning experience. (WebCT will also contain
   similar resources.)

+  Visit the "HCI Web Exploration" link.  There are several
   "HCI" related links that will help you with your research.