Students and Researchers
Current Projects
Students in the group are currently studying on the following PhD and MPhil/PhD projects:
- Multi layered interfaces for children
- Requirements gathering for museum interfaces
- Tangible Interfaces for Children
- Phonics tutoring for Literacy
- Text input and dyslexic users
Projects that we are keen to support
If you are looking to study Child Computer Interaction and want to work towards an MSc by research, an MPhil or for a PhD then we are keen to hear from you. We are willing to consider your proposals but we also have several ideas for work that we would like to support. Some examples are included here:
- Evaluation of Interactive Products with Very Young Children
- Heuristic Evaluation of Interactive Products for Children
- The Application of Evaluation Methods to the Design Process
- The Use of Native Digital Ink for Personal Note Taking
- The Usability of Standard and Non Standard Spell Checkers for Children
- Validity and Variability in the use of Survey Instruments with Children aged 5 – 11
- The Effect of Language Choice on Student Success in Multi-Choice Assessment
For any of the above, or to discuss other options, please contact Janet Read
PostDoctoral Research
Current Projects
- Digital Ink for Children
- The Fun Toolkit
- Wizard of Oz Methods
- Recognition Technologies for Children
To find out more about any of these projects; please contact Janet Read
Opportunities for PostDoctoral Study
In addition to postdoctoral work on the projects listed on the postgraduate pages, the group is keen to encourage postdoctoral study, either as an associate group member or as a visiting academic. To receive an invitation to visit the group, or to register as an associate member, please contact Janet Read