Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
Date:
from September 2020 to December 2020
Topics:
Human-Computer Interaction
Bachelor in Computer Science, University of Luxembourg
Computer scientists play an important role in shaping the human future, and thus, they need a solid understanding of psychological foundations and principles of Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience. As a team of five PhD researchers, we adapted our course "Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction" to a full remote teaching due to Covid-19 restrictions. In the first part of the semester, students learned about the fundamental concepts of the field in interactive sessions. In the second part of the semester, students engaged in their own projects where they applied the principles and methods learned, under supervision of a tutor.
Human-centered design and analysis of digital media
Date:
from November 2019 to February 2020
Topics:
User Experience, Human-Centered Design
Media studies, University of Trier
Digital media is increasing constantly in importance. In times of digitalization, the success of companies depends more and more on whether their digital products and services meet people's needs and provide a good user experience. Media scholars have great potential to design digital media in a user-friendly way and to adapt them to new usage needs. In a seminar at the University of Trier I taught students the basics of designing successful digital products and services.
Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
Date:
from September 2019 to December 2019
Topics:
Human-Computer Interaction
Bachelor in Computer Science, University of Luxembourg
Human Computer Interaction (HCI) focuses on the interaction of humans with technology and its effects. No wonder that HCI is part of the basic knowledge for computer scientists. The subject is multidisciplinary and draws on influences from very diverse fields, such as psychology, computer science, design, media, engineering... Together with three other PhD researchers, I taught the course "Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction" in the winter semester 2019 in the Bachelor Computer Science program at the University of Luxembourg. In the first part the students learned important theoretical basics which they could apply in their own projects in the second part.
Usability and web design: reception studies with an applied focus
Date:
from October 2016 to February 2017
Topics:
Usability, User Experience, web design, reception of media
Media studies, University of Trier
The responses of users is of crucial importance for the success of any digital product, from shops or web sites to apps and portals. The consequence is a renewed interest in Usability and User Experience from the perspective of media studies. Professor Hans-Jürgen Bucher and I hold a master seminar where we helped students in five groups evaluating these important aspects using real digital products.
Usability, User Experience and web design
Date:
January 2016
Topics:
Usability, User Experience, web design
Media studies, University of Trier
Usability and User Experience lay the groundwork for successful web sites and other digital products. A workshop by the association Medianetz Trier shed light on which aspects should be considered when developing user friendly web sites.
Digital advertising: online marketing for founders
Date:
from July 2014 to November 2014
Topics:
Online Marketing, Social Media, Digital Analytics
Startup facilitator (University of Trier and Trier University of Applied Sciences)
Startups and young enterprises use the internet as a marketing channel. I used the POST framework by Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff as an instrument to help founders create criteria for digital business success and evaluate various online marketing channels. I hold the seminar at the University of Trier as well as the Trier University of Applied Sciences.
Apps & more: digital literacy for senior citizens
Date:
from November 2014 to January 2015
Topics:
apps, digital literacy, mobile
Campus of generations, University of Trier
Smartphones and apps are changing the digital world, but also leave a lot of people with open questions. I hold a seminar for the campus of generations (University of Trier) with six sessions, focussing on answering questions about the different platforms and how to use them, privacy and business aspects. We had a look at a variety of apps to help in the daily life and discussed the future of apps.
Introduction to online conception
Date:
January 2014
Topics:
Conception, Media Studies, User Experience
Media Studies, University of Trier
A good conception lays the groundwork for successful web sites. I explained important basics in a seminar which I gave for the association Medianetz Trier in January 2014.
