Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Courses

Spotlight on Off-Screen Points of Interest in Handheld Augmented Reality - Halo-based Techniques

Explores Halo3D technique for displaying off-screen points of interest in handheld AR, comparing its effectiveness to other methods in reducing clutter and improving user navigation and understanding.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Virtual Conferences - Addressing Climate Impact of Academic Travel

Exploring virtual conferences as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional academic gatherings, addressing challenges and opportunities in distributed virtual environments.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A World Without Apps

Envisions a future where digital interactions are seamlessly integrated into our environment, eliminating the need for standalone apps and revolutionizing user interfaces.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Building a New Paradigm - Lessons from the Commercial Development of Touch Systems, and How We Can Do Better in AR/VR

Insights on touch interface development and lessons for AR/VR UI design. Explores misconceptions about "natural" interfaces and proposes strategies for creating functional, appropriate experiences in emerging technologies.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Effects of Depth Layer Switching between an Optical See-Through Head-Mounted Display and a Body-Proximate Display

Explore the challenges of integrating visual information across optical see-through head-mounted displays and body-proximate displays, with insights on performance impacts and design trade-offs.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Effects of Dark Mode on Visual Fatigue and Acuity in Optical See-Through Head-Mounted Displays

Investigates dark mode's impact on visual fatigue and acuity in optical see-through head-mounted displays, revealing benefits for acuity, fatigue, and usability in various lighting conditions.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How to Work in the Car of the Future - A Neuroergonomical Study Assessing Concentration, Performance and Workload Based on Subjective, Behavioral and Neurophysiological Insights

Neuroergonomical study explores optimal car interior configurations for productive work during autonomous driving, assessing concentration, performance, and workload using subjective, behavioral, and EEG measures.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

SwarmHaptics - Haptic Display with Swarm Robots

Exploring haptic feedback using small, wheeled robots for abstract interfaces. Investigates design space, demonstrates scenarios, and studies human perception of robotic haptic patterns.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Future of Tangible User Interfaces

Explore the evolution, practical implications, and future potential of tangible user interfaces with leading experts in human-computer interaction, discussing innovative applications and emerging opportunities in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Who Would You Like to Work With?

Explores how users search for and choose teammates on online platforms, revealing discrepancies between initial preferences and final choices, and the impact on team diversity and expertise distribution.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Countermeasures - Learning to Lie to Objects

Explore techniques to deceive smart objects and regain control over digital sensing in ubiquitous computing environments. Learn practical interventions to increase awareness and agency in the face of pervasive sensors.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Careers in HCI and UX - The Digital Transformation from Craft to Strategy

Explore the evolving roles of HCI and UX professionals in digital transformation, discussing challenges, new skills, and potential impact on business and society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Making Interactive Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Prototypes from Paper

Learn to create interactive AR/VR prototypes using paper templates and 360proto tools. Explore rapid prototyping techniques for immersive environments, AR overlays, VR controllers, and more.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Like Popcorn - Crossmodal Correspondences Between Scents, 3D Shapes and Emotions in Children

Exploring how children associate emotions with scents and 3D shapes, revealing crossmodal connections that can enhance multisensory interactive technologies for more inclusive design experiences.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Sketching NLP - A Case Study of Exploring the Right Things To Design with Language Intelligence

Explore innovative sketching techniques for NLP-powered user experiences, addressing challenges in visualizing language interactions and ideating feasible intelligent functionalities for writing assistance design.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk