Graphical User Interfaces

Computers are what run society today, everywhere we look we see devices that are run off of computers and microcomputers such as phones, computers, tablets, and even vehicles. It is now the way the world communicates with each other, because of computers it is a much smaller world in which we live. Computers have been around for such a short period of time, yet they seem to be advancing faster than anything else; this is because there is an infinite number of ways computers can be implemented to help individuals. Thirty years after the first computer was developed, computers had already been altered to read and save information on magnetic tapes that ran through the computer. The picture below was taken at East Carolina University (ECU) in the mid 1970’s of a man changing tapes in a tape computer (Computer Data Tapes). 40 years after this picture was taken, this form of computers is almost unrecognizable by society today, due to dramatic advancements in computer technology.

If you ask people to name one of the most important technologies of the twentieth century, one of the answers would most certainly be the computer. A computer, however, is not a technology all to itself. Many other technologies went into the modern home computers of today, including the mouse. Douglas C. Engelbart, a worker at the SRI (Stanford Research Institute), invented the mouse in 1964. However, the process of the invention of the mouse was not instantaneous and without effect on the realm of computing and society. In this paper I will be examining the problems that had to be overcome and the technologies that had to be invented for the mouse to become a reality. It also

In this article Car referenced many sources, one of which includes the University College London, who conducted a five-year research program, that examined computer

Pryor to undertaking this activity I did not understand the basic skills required in order to make computer use easier. In the past I completed computer task based off of head knowledge and at times I would find myself completing my assignments in long periods of time. Though technology has improved I have become comfortable with old technology and have not tried to explore current updates until now. When presented with the opportunity to update my computer I would often not take advantage of the opportunity. This assignment allowed me to have a hands on experience that assisted me in learning the basic use of a computer.

As the use of computers and other electronic devices is growing by day, new and better technologies in the way that these devices are made are finding their way into the computer world. The result of this has been an increase in computer related applications, better electronics and more complex systems being developed for use (Norman, 2007). As such, this has prompted different electronic designers to come up with the most appropriate technologies that make it easier for different users to interact with the availed technologies. The result of this has been the product of both the Multi-Touch Screen and the Mouse-Driven Screens interfaces.

When computers were first being made they were not available to the public. Even if you had access to these computers, you probably would not know how to use them because they were just lots and lots of switches all connected to each other. Only special people who were trained to use them could enter in information to them, this was a

Graphical user interfaces have been scrutinized for being perplex, reducing productivity, and even causing critical consequences because of misunderstandings of human capabilities. As Donald Schön (1983) emphasizes, design should be a reflective practice: designers should incorporate science into their designs and reflect on their decisions and resulting impact on users (as reported in Fisher 2016 IAT 201 Lecture 2, slide 8). Only then can a designer acquire an augmented understanding of how to design for the mind in mind.

In CTE3323 Technical Applications, the student covered the use and integration of computers in the classroom and the office. Topics included history of computers, computing hardware, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, graphics, presentation software, the Internet, e-mail, and web-page creation. The course goals were to understand the basic history of the computer and of the Internet, develop basic knowledge of computer graphics programs, desktop publishing programs, database management programs, and programs unique to each instruction/trade/employment area. Additionally, topics such as the origins of the Internet, how to evaluate it, and use it for research were discussed.

In order to help grandmother Rosanna in her decision to purchase a computer that will be beneficial to interact with her grandchildren, I assume it would be appropriate to give her my assistance. I choose to provide her with some explanation of key computer terms. For a better way to help her easily understand, I classify them into three themes; computer, cyberspace, and online correspondence.

Technological advances have been exploding in the past few years at an astounding speed. Gone are days of dial up internet access and waiting to download files that took hours. The technology today will allow a person to send and receive information in seconds. Smart phone technology has virtually replaced the need for a desk top computer or even a laptop. The invention of touch screens for computer and cell phones allows the user to eliminate the keyboard and use a finger or a stylus pen (O’ Brien & Marakas n.d.).

However, computers were still a rarity to have for personal use in 1960, so Licklider decided that the most efficient way to use this technology was to have the computer divide its time among many users. He wanted his vision to make the human to computer interaction needless of punch cards and printouts. Two years later, Licklider was converted into the first director of the Information Processing Techniques Office of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) of the Department of Defense, and launched a research program after his vision of man-computer symbiosis. His vision was later named the ARPANET, and although it did not last long, it did inspire people to create the Internet, which is what normal people currently use to search stuff on Google and to watch videos on YouTube. If Joseph Licklider hadn’t existed, then I would not be able to write this paper today, so I am extremely thankful for the achievements that this fascinating man

The old English proverb, Aesop for Children, tells the story of a father who charges his sons to break a bundle of sticks one by one. They easily do so. Then he charges them to break the united bundle of sticks. None come close. This is a proverb demonstrating the strength in unity and coordination. This is a proverb an American engineer and inventor largely upheld throughout the course of his life’s accomplishments. Douglas Engelbart, largely known as the inventor of the mouse, affected the history of computing technology in a much deeper manner. Rather a chronological account of Engelbart’s entire life, this research paper analyzes his greatest accomplishments in a chronological order that directly supported the increased coordination of user’s efforts. Douglas Engelbart transcended the limits of computing technology by aligning human minds with computing systems through his collaborative user interface scheme.

The old English proverb, Aesop for Children, tells the story of a father who charges his sons to break a bundle of sticks one by one. They easily do so. Then he charges them to break the united bundle of sticks. None come close. This is a proverb demonstrating the strength in unity and coordination. This is a proverb an American engineer and inventor largely upheld throughout the course of his life’s accomplishments. Douglas Engelbart, largely known as the inventor of the mouse, affected the history of computing technology in a much deeper manner. Rather a chronological account of Engelbart’s entire life, this research paper analyzes his greatest accomplishments in a chronological order that directly supported the increased coordination of user’s efforts. Douglas Engelbart transcended the limits of computing technology by aligning human minds with computing systems through his collaborative user interface scheme.

Art is a form of expression that dates back to the beginning of time. Since then it has evolved and changed to adapt to modern times. Whether that be through a shift in style, in medium, or technology. Graphic design, contrary to popular belief, actually began in 1922, to define graphic art across time. Since the introduction of the modern computer and graphic design software, it has evolved into an n art style that is present everywhere in the modern world. Graphic design has many different styles just as normal art does, ranging from the minimalism of Apple, to the typographic nature of many modern advertisements. Graphic design isn’t just a form of art anymore, but it rather is a medium through which

The personal computer (PC) displaced the typewriter and forever changed the way we work and communicate.