STKD6410 Universal Design of New and Emerging Interfaces II Course description

The main topic in this course is the design, evaluation, and testing of new and emerging user interfaces in technologies such as augmented, virtual and mixed reality; artificial intelligence user agents; brain-computer interfaces; and autonomous vehicle - among others. This is developed in accordance with principles for universal accessibility and acquired through many practical exercises coupled with lectures presenting theories relevant to the field. The course will also provide both theoretical principles of universal design and hands-on experience on how to design and evaluate ICT systems using these principles.

It is recommended to have completed one full year of university studies (60 ECTS) before the program starts, and that a minimum of 30 ECTS of your total 60 ETCS is within computer science.

The first part of the course is a seminar given over two non- consecutive days so that the participants have a chance to apply and reflect on the concepts. The working methods include lectures, discussions, practical workshops, as well as student presentations. Candidates are expected to actively participate in all the teaching activities, including presenting their project.

The second part of the course is related to the written paper and includes supervision two to four weeks after the seminar.

Preparations for the course

Students are encouraged to read through parts of the syllabus prior to the course to be able to participate actively in discussions.

The candidate writes an individual paper, 2000 - 4000 words plus reference list. The paper must be related to relevant themes in the course syllabus. The paper must be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. 

If a paper cannot be passed, the candidate must submit one revised version within a given deadline.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

The learning outcomes serve as criteria for assessment. The grades are "pass" or "fail".

The paper will be assessed by two course coordinators.

Admission

The admission requirement is a five-year master’s degree (three years + two years) or equivalent qualifications in teacher education, other pedagogical education, educational science, development studies, or other education on equivalent level in subjects relevant for teacher education. In case of a large number of applicants, PhD-students enrolled in the PhD programme in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education will be prioritised, then students in other PhD-programmes, then academic employees at the Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies. Applicants that are not enrolled on the PhD-programme at the Faculty of Education and International Studies at OsloMet must send a summary in English of maximum one A4 sheet with relevant information about their own project / area of interest, containing topic, methodology, theoretical approach, and why this course might be relevant for their project.

Target Group

The target groups are PhD candidates / students and scientific staff who want to learn about arts-based research processes and thereby expand their research tool kit. The course is aimed at PhD candidates admitted to the PhD Program in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education and other relevant programmes. It is also open to staff members at OsloMet and other universities / college. The course is also open for candidates from other universities in Norway and abroad.

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Two internal examiners will be used. External examiner is used regularly.

The course has 5 ECTS of overlapping content towards STKD6400 Universal Design of New and Emerging Interfaces I.

The course has 5 ECTS of overlapping content towards Universal Design ADTS3100.

The course has 2 ECTS of overlapping content towards Human Computer Interaction ITPE2100 or ADSE2100.