Research on human-computer interaction design for distance education websites

Different from the condition that people just obtain information from normal websites, the users of distance education network such as teachers and learners need more communication with each other. That means they are in more demand of interaction with intermediaries such as computer and other facilities. Therefore, the research on human-computer interaction design takes much more importance. In this paper, a user model of distance education websites is concluded and established as a basis for interaction design. Then relate on the model and cross-multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge, the special interaction design strategies for distance education websites are summarized from following three aspects: manners of interaction, principles of interaction design, and process of interaction design. The final aim of this paper is to achieve a more harmonious relationship between human, computer and environment by means of our research.