Through the Interface - a Human Activity Approach to User Interface Design

Bødker, Susanne

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“…We believe that even a virtual model of an object may serve as objectification of mental activity if it can be handled (Bødker, 1991). Which kind of virtuality is still perceived as exteriorization rather than disconnected outer world -or "just one more environment" (Kaptelinin, 1996, p. 64) -is an empirical ques-tion.…”

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“…We draw on Bødker's (1991) and Kaptelinin's (1996) work as a basis for our design process. While we do not consider aspects of human consciousness and emotionality in human development, we note the possible connection between these aspects and human-computer interaction (Nardi, 1996b).…”

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“…Our philosophy is based mainly on the concepts of tools and exteriorization found in Leont'ev's (1978Leont'ev's ( , 1981) and Engeström's (1990Engeström's ( , 1996 work on activity theory. Our practice rests on Bødker's (1991) and Kaptelinin's (1996) work, where they apply activity theory to human-computer interaction. In our construction of a system we employed a recent technology called Augmented Reality (AR).…”

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Physical and Virtual Tools: Activity Theory Applied to the Design of Groupware

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Bichsel

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Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)

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Abstract. Activity theory is based on the concept of tools mediating between subjects and objects. In this theory, an individual's creative interaction with his or her surroundings can result in the production of tools. When an individual's mental processes are exteriorized in the form of tools -termed objectification -they become more accessible to other people and are therefore useful for social interaction. This paper shows how our understanding of activity theory has shaped our design philosophy for groupware and how we have applied it. Our design philosophy and practice is exemplified by a description of the BUILD-IT system. This is an Augmented Reality system we developed to enhance group work; it is a kind of graspable groupware which supports cooperative planning. The system allows a group of people, co-located around a table, to interact, by means of physical bricks, with models in a virtual three-dimensional (3D) setting. Guided by task analysis, a set of specific tools for different 3D planning and configuration tasks was implemented as part of this system. We investigate both physical and virtual tools. These tools allow users to adjust model height, viewpoint, and scale of the virtual setting. Finally, our design practice is summarized in a set of design guidelines. Based on these guidelines, we reflect on our own design practice and the usefulness of activity theory for design.

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“…The latter has made it a strong candidate for HCI research too (c.f. Bødker, 1991;Nardi, 1996). Third, Activity Theory provides a systemic and contextual understanding of collaborative activities within a social practice and environment.…”

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Temporal Coordination –On Time and Coordination of CollaborativeActivities at a Surgical Department

Bardram

2000

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Abstract. An activity is inseparably bound up with time, and interdependent cooperative activities thus need to be coordinated in time. The nature of time is therefore an ever-present issue in the design of computer systems supporting coordination. Based on Activity Theory this paper defines the concept of Temporal Coordination. Then, based on in-depth studies of the socio-temporal aspects of coordinating cooperative work at hospitals, the paper explores this notion of temporal coordination. This analysis identifies some of the highly intertwined temporal problems, constraints, interests, and conflicts, which arise when work subject to temporal limits is to be coordinated. The paper then introduces the PATIENT SCHEDULER, which is a prototype designed during this project to illustrate how aspects of temporal coordination can be supported by computer technology.

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“…Many HCI theorists and researchers identify issues of "context" as putting a 69 strain on the traditional theories of HCI (Bodker, 1990;Dourish, 2004; Gay and 70 Hembrooke, 2004;Nardi, 1995). As Nardi puts it, "we are beginning to feel a the-71 oretical pinch, however -a sense that cognitive science is too restrictive a para-72 digm for finding out what we would like to know" (Nardi, 1995, p. 13).…”

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Ontology-Based User Modeling in an Augmented Audio Reality System for Museums

Hatala

Wakkary

2005

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Abstract. Ubiquitous computing is a challenging area that allows us to further our under-7 standing and techniques of context-aware and adaptive systems. Among the challenges is 8 the general problem of capturing the larger context in interaction from the perspective 9 of user modeling and human-computer interaction (HCI). The imperative to address this 10 issue is great considering the emergence of ubiquitous and mobile computing environments. 11This paper provides an account of our addressing the specific problem of supporting func-12 tionality as well as the experience design issues related to museum visits through user mod-13 eling in combination with an audio augmented reality and tangible user interface system. 14 This paper details our deployment and evaluation of ec (h) Introduction 25Fundamental to human-computer interaction (HCI) is the design of interactive 26 systems that support people's goals and respond to individual backgrounds. In 27 ubiquitous computing it is equally important to consider the influence of context 28 on people's interactions and experiences. The intent is, as Fischer argues "to say 29 the 'right' thing at the 'right' time in the 'right' way" (Fischer, 2001). A critical 30 factor in ubiquitous computing is that what is perceived as "right" is largely med-31 iated by the context within which the users find themselves. 32In the area of user-adapted interaction, user modeling has attempted to address 33 many issues related to HCI. Fischer provides a clear account of the successes and 34 * This paper has not been submitted elsewhere in identical or similar form, nor will it be during the first three months after its submission to UMUAI. is the general problem of capturing the larger context in interaction (see Fischer, 36 2001, pp. 80-81). The imperative to address this issue is great considering the 37 emergence of ubiquitous and mobile computing environments. This paper provides 38 an account of addressing the specific problem of supporting functionality as well 39 as the experience design issues related to museum visits through user modeling in 40 combination with an audio augmented reality and tangible user interface system. 41We developed and tested a museum guide prototype, known as ec(h)o in order 42 to research interaction design, user modeling, and adaptive information retrieval 43 approaches that respond to the richness of a museum visit and the museum con-44 text. 45Our aim is to support the limited input common to tangible user interfaces 46 while maintaining rich and adaptive information output via a three-dimensional 47 audio display. We believe an integrated modeling technique that is weighted toward 48 modeling of implicit communication works well with a tangible user interface in 49 creating a playful and discovery-rich experience. We believe this approach com-50 bined with ontologies and a rule-based system for information retrieval provides 51 a richness of information that is responsive to the context and unique aspects of 52 the museum visitor's interaction. 5...

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Through the Interface - a Human Activity Approach to User Interface Design

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Physical and Virtual Tools: Activity Theory Applied to the Design of Groupware

Physical and Virtual Tools: Activity Theory Applied to the Design of Groupware

Temporal Coordination –On Time and Coordination of CollaborativeActivities at a Surgical Department

Ontology-Based User Modeling in an Augmented Audio Reality System for Museums

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