Teaching Hci in Is/ec Curriculum

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is an important knowledge component for graduate IS and E-Commerce (IS/EC) programs. HCI topics, such as user-centered design and usability testing, are particularly critical to the development of Internet-based solutions, but have not yet gained enough attention in graduate IS/ECT programs. In this paper, we discuss HCI-related learning objectives and alternative approaches to incorporating HCI topics in graduate curricula. Through a case study of our own experience, we illustrate how HCI topics can be taught as a stand-alone course or in existing IS/EC courses. We further address pedagogical challenges regarding student skill sets, learning outcomes, innovative pedagogy, tools and technology, and HCI issues for advanced IS/EC topics.