Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Courses

MagicFace - Stepping Into Character Through Augmented Reality Mirror

Explore how augmented reality face transformation affects user perception and behavior in cultural settings, examining its potential for educational and immersive experiences.

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

A City in Common - A Framework to Orchestrate Large-Scale Citizen Engagement around Urban Issues

Framework for citizen sensing to address urban issues through community-managed resources. Empowers local communities to collect, share, and act on data for tackling problems like damp housing in Bristol.

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

Quantifying Aversion to Costly Typing Errors in Expert Mobile Text Entry

Explores how expert mobile typists adjust speed to minimize costly errors, presenting a model to estimate risk aversion effects on typing speed and its impact on maximum errorless typing speed predictions.

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

Holographic Whisper - Rendering Audible Sound Spots in Three-Dimensional Space by Focusing Ultrasonic Waves

Innovative spatial audio rendering technique using ultrasound to create focused sound points, offering improved audience selectivity and reduced ultrasound exposure compared to conventional methods.

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

Using Advisory 3D Sound Cues to Improve Drivers' Performance and Situation Awareness

Explores 3D auditory displays for advisory traffic information, improving driver performance and situation awareness while highlighting advantages and limitations of 3D sound cues in vehicles.

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

Performing Research - Four Contributions to HCI

Explore self-situated performance research in HCI, examining how researchers engage in creative experiences alongside participants to enhance intimacy, sense-making, and research refinement.

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

Human Computer Integration versus Powerful Tools

Experts debate the future of human-computer relationships, exploring symbiosis, integration, and powerful tools. Discusses implications for design, research, and society in this thought-provoking panel.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creatively Crossing Boundaries in Art and HCI - Ernest Edmonds

Exploring the intersection of art and HCI, Ernest Edmonds discusses his pioneering work in interactive art, iterative design, and user interface innovation, reflecting on 50 years of creative boundary-crossing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

RUBY: Reminiscing about User Interfaces by Brad over the Years

Renowned HCI researcher Brad Myers reflects on 40 years of groundbreaking work in user interfaces, from early data visualization to innovative programming tools, highlighting key contributions that shaped the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Designing for Low-Literate Users - SIGCHI Social Impact Award Lecture

Explore innovative UI design principles for non-literate users, combining voice, video, and graphics. Learn about research across India, Philippines, and South Africa, improving technology accessibility.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Augmenting Human Creativity - Innovations in Art and HCI - Ernest A. Edmonds

Exploring the intersection of art and HCI, Ernest Edmonds shares insights from 50 years of pioneering work in interactive art and technology, discussing innovation, collaboration, and future possibilities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How the CHI Community Got its Groove and Changed the World

Ben Shneiderman explores the CHI Community's 35-year impact on technology and society, discussing GUI, touchscreens, mobile devices, and social media's transformative effects on various aspects of modern life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Desktop Orbital Camera Motions Using Rotational Head Movements

Explore head movements for 3D viewpoint control, comparing yaw and roll techniques. Studies reveal roll's efficiency for orbital camera control, outperforming traditional mouse/keyboard methods by 14.5%.

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

On Your Feet! Enhancing Self-Motion Perception in Leaning-Based Interfaces through Multisensory Stimuli

Explore enhancing self-motion perception in virtual environments using multisensory stimuli, including auditory, visual, and vibrotactile cues for improved user experience in VR and gaming applications.

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

SUI 2016 - Demo and Poster Fast Forwards

Cutting-edge spatial user interaction research showcased through rapid-fire presentations on demos and posters, covering topics like mixed reality, 3D positioning, smartwatch interactions, and AR displays.

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