Teaching

Proof of the interest of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), is the consolidation of IPO training within undergraduate and postgraduate curricula inside and outside of Spain, which allows training experts in the field of HCI to do facing the challenges and needs of research and innovation related to the discipline, without neglecting the creation of company professionals that allow them to face the current technological advances that society demands. AIPO is committed to promoting the teaching of the HCI, both in Spain and in Latin America, promoting the exchange of ideas and teaching experiences in the area, which allows enriching the different skills, activities and learning outcomes linked to the discipline. The University Degrees, Masters and Doctorate Programs where aspects related to the HCI are worked on are described below.

2nd AIPO Summer School

Type: PhD
University: AIPO
City: Online
Country: Online

Organizing Committee

 

Objective

To hold the second edition of the AIPO summer school, offering training in cross-cutting topics related to research and doctoral thesis development in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for PhD students in this area of knowledge.

Target Audience

PhD students working on doctoral theses in topics related to HCI. Especially aimed at Spanish and Latin American students, particularly in the early years of their PhD.

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and achievement at the end of the summer school in PDF format.

Format

  • ONLINE: The main organizer of the summer school will provide the virtual environment for the proper delivery of the courses.
  • DATES: June 29 to July 3, 2026
  • DURATION: each course lasts 3 hours divided into two sessions (between 1h - 1h 30m per session)
  • SCHEDULE: the schedule has been organized to facilitate attendance for both students in Spain and those in Latin America
    • 16:00-17:30 (Madrid, Spain time): First session
    • 17:30-18:00 (Madrid, Spain time): Coffee break
    • 18:00-19:30 (Madrid, Spain time): Second session

 

Fees and Registration

All courses are free for PhD students who are members of AIPO.

If a student does not meet this requirement and wishes to attend, we encourage them to join AIPO (https://aipo.es/quieres-ser-socio/), for only €12 they will have:

  • access to the 5 summer school courses, and
  • all association services until the end of 2026.

The minimum number of registrations required to run the summer school is 10 students. All students must attend all courses or at least 4 out of the 5 courses.

Register before June 15, 2026 using this registration form : https://forms.gle/HcsA7LaHmuvQAARdA

Courses in this 2nd Summer School

Welcome and introduction

  • June 29 at 15:55 (Madrid, Spain time)
  • Organizing committee

 

Instructor(s)

Course

Day

· Cristina Manresa

· Toni Granollers

A. Where and how to publish research results in HCI

June 29

 

(Madrid, Spain time)
16:00-17:30: First session

17:30-18:00: Coffee break

18:00-19:30: Second session

· Covadonga Rodrigo

· Francisco Iniesto

 

B. Systematic reviews and applications in HCI

June 30

 

(Madrid, Spain time)
16:00-17:30: First session

17:30-18:00: Coffee break

18:00-19:30: Second session

· Ignacio Panach

C. Designing user evaluations and HCI case studies

July 1

 

(Madrid, Spain time)
16:00-17:30: First session

17:30-18:00: Coffee break

18:00-19:30: Second session

· Sergio Sayago

D. Qualitative research in HCI: a guided introduction and case studies

July 2

 

(Madrid, Spain time)
16:00-17:30: First session

17:30-18:00: Coffee break

18:00-19:30: Second session

 

· Ainara Garzo

E. Ethical aspects in research with people: application and relevance in HCI

July 3

 

(Madrid, Spain time)
16:00-17:30: First session

17:30-18:00: Coffee break

18:00-19:30: Second session

 

Course summaries

Where and how to publish research results in HCI

The aim of sharing the results, ideas, and experiences of our research with the scientific community is to advance knowledge. Research communication must be carried out in a rigorous, structured, reliable, and honest manner.

This workshop presents the scientific context of the HCI discipline, teaches how to identify appropriate venues to share research with the relevant audience, and how to properly write and present a research article, specifically in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. The workshop is divided into two parts: where and how to publish research results.

The topics covered in the \"Where\" section are:

  • Research lines
  • Research groups
  • Entities and resources
  • Conferences and journals

The topics covered in the \"How\" section are:

  • Searching for and using bibliographic sources
  • Article structure
  • Writing the article: from abstract to conclusions
  • Visual evidence
  • Ethical aspects

Systematic reviews and applications in HCI.

This course provides a practical and up-to-date introduction to systematic reviews as a rigorous methodology to identify, analyze, and synthesize scientific evidence published in high-impact journals. In the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), various technological, cognitive, and user experience approaches converge, making these reviews especially valuable for supporting design decisions, identifying emerging trends, and evaluating the impact of technologies and methodologies. Throughout the training, the main steps of the process will be covered—search strategies, methodologies, selection criteria, and result analysis—illustrated with examples and real applications in HCI research and development.

Designing user evaluations and HCI case studies

Various techniques for evaluating user experience with end users will be addressed, with special attention to the rigorous design of tests and the planning of empirical experiments that allow obtaining reliable and reproducible results. In addition, the main statistical techniques will be introduced, using SPSS as a support tool, for data analysis and obtaining meaningful results that support the conclusions drawn.

The concepts and methods presented will be applied in a practical way to the development of the participants\' theses, promoting an applied approach that facilitates the integration of these techniques into their own research work and contributes to improving their methodological quality.

Qualitative research in HCI: a guided introduction and case studies

This session will address the necessary ethical reflection involved in the participation of human beings and the use of personal data in research projects. Different legislative frameworks and reference documents in the field of research, such as the Declaration of Helsinki, will be reviewed. Since in disciplines such as engineering it is not common to have mandatory training in applied ethics, this training proposal aims to fill that gap and raise awareness among researchers. The objective is to promote responsible practices that respect the rights, dignity, and privacy of participants. The course content is structured in two complementary parts. On the one hand, a theoretical section presenting the ethical principles applicable to different research methods, such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, or prototype evaluations in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. On the other hand, a practical part based on the analysis of ethical aspects of cases specifically created for this training. This exercise will help identify ethical criteria in the design of studies involving people or personal data.

Ethical aspects in research with people: application and relevance in HCI

This session will address the necessary ethical reflection involved in the participation of human beings and the use of personal data in research projects. Different legislative frameworks and reference documents in the field of research, such as the Declaration of Helsinki, will be reviewed. Since in disciplines such as engineering it is not common to have mandatory training in applied ethics, this training proposal aims to fill that gap and raise awareness among researchers. The objective is to promote responsible practices that respect the rights, dignity, and privacy of participants. The course content is structured in two complementary parts. On the one hand, a theoretical section presenting the ethical principles applicable to different research methods, such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, or prototype evaluations in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. On the other hand, a practical part based on the analysis of ethical aspects of cases specifically created for this training. This exercise will help identify ethical criteria in the design of studies involving people or personal data.

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