Awareness and Responsibility on Universal DesignVenia Legendi Lecture

Dr. Vladimir TombergSchool of Digital Technologies, Tallinn University, 2015

Part 1 Before

Doctorate

Before Doctorate-1984 – 1988 Theatre College-1988 – 1990 Military services-1990 – 2000 Video producer-1996 – Started the first lectures in Mainor High School

-2000 – Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAIs)

2000 – 2003 Bachelor in Informatics-Developed on PHP a Test Management System and Assessment Delivery System

-Used that software during 10 years in teaching

2003 – 2006 Master in Informatics-Specialization on Multimedia and Learning Systems

-Focus of interest – standardization in learning

-Thesis topic:Implementing "IMS Question & Test Interoperability“ specification on example IVA testing system

2003 – 2006 Master in Informatics-Specialization on Multimedia and Learning Systems

-Focus of interest – standardization in learning

-Thesis topic:Implementing "IMS Question & Test Interoperability“ specification on example IVA testing system

2006Started my job in CET-We were focused on development of VLE infrastructure in TLU using modern learning standards from IMS:

- LMS IVA- Authoring tool Tats- Assessment delivery

system Pets

2006Started my job in CET-We were focused on development of VLE infrastructure in TLU using modern learning standards from IMS:

- LMS IVA- Authoring tool Tats- Assessment delivery

system Pets

2006Started Ph.D. school-Ph.D. School in Institute of Educational Sciences in TLU

-The topic of research: designing Blog-based learning

-Trying to find the ways for interoperability of learning data in blogs

-Focus on different types of metadata for learning use

2006Started Ph.D. school-Ph.D. School in Institute of Educational Sciences in TLU

-The topic of research: designing Blog-based learning

-Trying to find the ways for interoperability of learning data in blogs

2007-2010Shaping Ph.D. Project-Focus was shifted on a learning flow in blog-based PLE

-Designing learning workflow on the base of publishing platform

-Development of vocabularies for semantic data exchange between blogs

2007-2011Shaping Ph.D. Project- Focus on a learning flow in blog-based PLE

-Designing learning workflow on the base of publishing workflow

-Development vocabularies for semantic data exchange between blogs

2010-2013Finishing Ph.D. Project-LePress project- Iterative design-based research

-Focus on teacher control in PLE

-Focus on learning analytics

-Focus on privacy awareness in PLE

-Reusing study results in the following blogging tools (EduFeedr, Dippler)

2010-2013Shaping Ph.D. Project-LePress project- Iterative design-based research

-Focus on teacher control in PLE

-Focus on learning analytics

-Focus on privacy awareness in PLE

2010-2013Shaping Ph.D. Project-LePress project- Iterative design-based research

-Focus on teacher control in PLE

-Focus on learning analytics

-Focus on privacy awareness in PLE

Parallel projects

Design for Knowledge Management-Several small-scale projects related to my interest in Knowledge Management and Semantic Technologies

Designing XML Schema for Harmonica Tablatures

Designing XML Schema for Harmonica Tablatures

Designing an Ontology for Call for Papers-A tryout on standardization in data exchange for calls for publications and participation

-An approach is based on reusing existing ontologies

Designing an Ontology for Call for Papers-A tryout on standardization of exchange of calls for publications and participation

-An approach is based on reusing existing ontologies

Timeliner ─ Collaborative Planning and Negotiating Tool

Timeliner ─ Collaborative Planning and Work

Part 2After Doctorate

FP7 Project Layers Scaling Up Informal Learning-Current experiences:

- Work in multinational team of researchers

- Leading design and development team

-Responsibilities:- Project management- Designing learning

tools for use in workplace

-Requirements design and prioritization, testing paper and software prototypes with stakeholders,

-Test bed in UK General Practices, in collaboration with NHS and Leeds University

- Innovative design-based research: paper-prototyping, usability studies, learner journey maps

-The final goal is supporting informal learning by connecting heterogeneous software pieces using Social Semantic Server

FP7 Project Layers Scaling Up Informal Learning- Several tools designed and

developed under my leadership:

- Bits and Pieces ─ A Sensemaking Interface for Doctor’s Revalidation

- Attacher ─ Putting together learning content

- Discussion Tool ─ Connects different tools into unified learning context in a heterogeneous ecosystem

- Timeliner ─ supports collaborative meaning making of tasks, equipment, work relationships, situations and concepts

FP7 Project Layers Scaling Up Informal Learning- Several tools designed and

developed under my leadership:

- Bits and Pieces ─ A Sensemaking Interface for Doctor’s Revalidation

- Attacher ─ Putting together learning content

- Discussion Tool ─ Connects different tools into unified learning context in a heterogeneous ecosystem

- Timeliner ─ supports collaborative meaning making of tasks, equipment, work relationships, situations and concepts

Teaching activities

1.Teaching

Teaching the following courses:- Design for All- Web Accessibility Workshop- Design and Research in Educational Games

Currently planned course:- Wearable Technologies Workshop

Design for All-Design for All (Synonyms: Universal Design, Inclusive Design

-The first DfA course in Estonian university

-Lack of awareness-Lack of responsibility-Needs for building community

-Needs for methodology

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Robert F . Erlandson, Universal and Accessible Design for Products, Services, and Processes

UD Application-Focus on different interaction abilities

-Existing frameworks for measurement of abilities and assessing products

-Most developed area in UD is architecture

-Web design currently is the most affected by UD principles HCI field

Lack of awareness-Running research: Measuring awareness on accessibility standards 

- Intermediate results:- 91 full responses from

16 countries- 55% work in software

development companies

- 35% are designers, circa 60% are developers

Do you consider yourself aware about accessibility issues on the Web?

Awareness about Web SpecificationsI am aware of what is the WCAG specification

I am aware of what is the WAI ARIA specification

Improving AwarenessGAAD 2015-Was for the first time conducted in Estonia as a part of Estonian ICT Week 2016

-Around 75 participants-Starting to build local community

Typical training requirements for different

professional rolesExecutive Manager

Middle Manager

Software & Hardware Developer

Designer Reviewer & Tester

(QA)

Marketing & Communication

Human Resources

User Interfaces S O D D O S S

User-Centred Design S O O D D O S

Assistive Technology S S O D D S S

Web Applications S O D D D S S

Summary (S)Overview (O)Details (D)

Responsibility and Ignorance

Responsibility and Ignorance

Developing Empathy for Teaching Universal Design-The empathy modeling study was implemented in framework of Design for All course

-The Task: Go from point A to point B by simulating some form of deterioration

Developing Empathy for Teaching Universal Design-16 HCI curricula master students;

-8 women and 8 men;-The goals of exercise:

- See the world as others see it;

- Be nonjudgmental;- Understand another's

feelings;- Communicate the

understanding

Developing Empathy for Teaching Universal Design-16 HCI curricula master students;

-8 women and 8 men;-The goals of exercise:

- See the world as others see it;

- Be nonjudgmental;- Understand another's

feelings;- Communicate the

understanding

Part 3Current Plans

Current Interests-Teaching and Studying Universal Design -Design and Development Tools Learning-Designing for Wearables-Supporting well-being by Universal Design

Teaching and Studying Universal Design -Studying methodologies for teaching UD-Developing tools for UD-Developing local community of interest in UD-Developing a team of students and researchers interested in UD

-Building networking with foreign experts- Joining foreign experienced teams for international UD projects

- In future development of UD curricula

Design and Development of Tools for Informal LearningPlans for finishing design and development of set of tools for Learning Layers project

-Timeliner-Bits and pieces-Learning Analytics Dashboard-Museum race-Several students supervising projects

Designing for Wearables-The first study is implemented by applying UD principles to themes for wearables

Designing for Wearables-The first study is implemented by applying UD principles to themes for wearables

Supporting well-being by Universal Design

Thanks for Listening

Vladimir Tomberg19.11.2015