Thesis Response 3

The Study of Task Analysis of Human Computer Interaction Through Operant Conditioning -Jared Putnam
Link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1683194/ais_classes/portfolio_pres/12wi/putnam_jared_thesis.pdf

Jared's thesis was different from the first two papers I read in that it went into depths about solutions for a problem more than just stating a fact and explaining it. Jared talked about how designers need to take into consideration the different generations when designing something. He used examples such as cell phones and computers and how older generations have more difficulties using them than the younger generation. For his senior project he wanted to create a computer that anyone can use. I see this problem all the time when trying to explain to older people how to use their new smartphone. They have so much more problems than if a teenager was to pick up the new phone and start using it. This is a design flaw and shows that they were not designed for everyone. I think Jared's thesis paper was a good example of how we can show a problem, then a solution, then incorporate that into a senior project.