Title :
Human-Computer Interaction in Colombia: Bridging the Gap between Education and Industry
Author :
Collazos, Cesar A. ; Merchan, Luis
Author_Institution :
Univ. del Cauca, Popayán, Colombia
Abstract :
Human-computer interaction is one of the most promising research areas in computer science. In emergent countries like Colombia, this area is just beginning to be further developed. However, there´s a gap between what is being taught in universities and what is needed in practice in software companies. Here, the authors discuss a survey they conducted in Colombia regarding HCI education versus software developer needs.
Keywords :
computer science education; human computer interaction; software engineering; Colombia; HCI education; human-computer interaction; software developer needs; Companies; Computer security; Computers; Human computer interaction; Information technology; Pervasive computing; South America; User interfaces; Colombia; human-computer interaction; information technology; intelligent systems; pervasive computing;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2015.8