Practice - Visionaries and Early Innovations
Practice Questions
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What is the primary contribution of Douglas Engelbart to HCI?
💡 Hint: Think about his revolutionary demonstration in the late 1960s.
What is Sketchpad?
💡 Hint: It allowed users to manipulate graphical objects directly.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Who is credited with inventing the computer mouse?
💡 Hint: Think about the demonstration in the 1960s.
Sketchpad was developed by which pioneer in HCI?
💡 Hint: Consider who worked on early graphical systems.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple user interface for a new app that utilizes features from Engelbart's and Sutherland's innovations. Describe two features that demonstrate 'direct manipulation' and the use of a pointing device.
💡 Hint: Think about interactions that are intuitive and engaging.
Research and discuss how hypertext has evolved from Engelbart's definition to its application in today's internet browsing. Provide at least two modern examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how you navigate your favorite websites.
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