Resolving the Shortcomings of Human Centered Design in Transcultural Communication

Abstract

The reach and impact of economies and societies is increasingly global thanks to improved communication systems and technological development. However, rarely is consideration given to the nuances of communication expectations across cultural groups. This shortcoming can negatively impact user design. For humancentered design to be effective, it must consider the perspectives of its audience and their varying attitudes regarding what makes communication effective.

Discussing a Concept for an Online Learning Platform with Rural Sixth-Grade Students in Mind: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Designers, Teachers, and Policy Change

“…Using an HCD approach (Sims, 2022;Styes, 2020), Table 1 summarizes three evidence-based guideline groups (social justice, technology and language, and sustainable teaching) and their associated subguidelines and supporting research that emerged from analysis of the group interview data. Each of these includes a materials development process for use by instructional designers and ELTs of students in rural classrooms in Costa Rica.…”