Abstract
In a study of collaborative help-giving within several organizations settings, we identified two forms of trouble and bewilderment that we explore further in this paper. In one case, the user is confused about where they, their files, or other resources are within a larger technical infrastructure (Where am I?). In the second case, the user isn't sure which login is needed and which actions are allowed (Who am I?). We believe that these issues carry important implications for the design of interfaces that can explicitly support repair and problem-solving, and that they are essential to consider in the development of CSCW and ubiquitous computing applications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages | 378-387 |
Number of pages | 10 |
State | Published - 2004 |
Event | Computer Supported Cooperative Work - Conference Proceedings, CSCW 2004 - Chicago, IL, United States Duration: Nov 6 2004 → Nov 10 2004 |
Other
Other | Computer Supported Cooperative Work - Conference Proceedings, CSCW 2004 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Chicago, IL |
Period | 11/6/04 → 11/10/04 |
Keywords
- CSCW
- Collaborative help-giving
- Informal learning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Computer Networks and Communications