Human Interface Design: The Chocolate Factory

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In this activity about human interface design issues, learners help the Oompa-Loompas of a great chocolate factory solve different problems. Through this exercise, learners will explore affordance, mapping, transfer effects, population stereotypes, and visible constraints. Variations, extensions, background information and further reading suggestions are included in the PDF.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
1 to 2 hours
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Computing
      • Computer Science
      • Information Systems
      • Information Technology
    • Engineering
      • Civil Engineering
      • Computer Engineering
      • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Technology
      • Information and Communication
      • Manufacturing
  • Mathematics
    • Representation
  • The Nature of Technology
    • Technology and Society
      • Impacts of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • The Nature of Science
    • Science and Society
      • Risks and Benefits

Informal Categories

  • Computers

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Foreign language versions of this resource:

Components that are part of this resource:

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Bell, Tim ; Witten, Ian ; Fellows, Mike

Rights:

Funding Sources:

  • Brian Mason Scientific and Technical Trust
  • Google Inc.

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