2015-11-19 Venia Legendi: Vladimir Tomberg

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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

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 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

The hierarchical structure of the universal design principles

More general More encompa-ssing

More detailed More narrowly defined More specific

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

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

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

Supporting well-being by Universal Design

Thanks for Listening

Vladimir Tomberg19.11.2015