Project Based Human Computer Interaction Course: An Experiment of Online and Face-to-Face Learning Environment

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to assess face-to-face and online project based learning environment in various dimensions according to the opinions of students and their success. The study is designed as a qualitative study. Total 77 under-graduate students participated in this study. Data were collected with focus group interviews, observations and performance evaluation scale (rubric) during this study. Data gathered as a result of the study was analyzed with the descriptive analysis methods. Affirmative and negative opinions of the students on project based Human Computer Interaction (HCI) course and online project based HCI course have been emerged. The success of the students both in project based HCI course and online project based HCI course were found to be high. Furthermore, the opinions of the students also determined the problems on the graphical interface design of Moodle LMS.