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Strommen, Erik F. – Educational Technology, 1992
Reports the results of two formative research studies conducted during the design process for a new, portable trackball-like computer input device for small children. The findings are discussed in terms of the design of appropriate interfaces for young children, and what can be learned from formative research on products in development. (25…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Design Requirements, Formative Evaluation
Peer reviewedTanaka, Nannette K.; Lian, Ming-Gon John – Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 1995
This study tested the efficiency of two different body sites (the head and the left hand) for operation of a computer adaptive switch by an adolescent with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Data were collected during an assessment phase and a motor training phase. Results after analysis of the collected data were contradictory and inconclusive.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Cerebral Palsy, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
Download full textArmy Research Inst. for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Arlington, VA. – 1983
Human factors engineering can be defined as the application of scientific principles, methods, and data drawn from a variety of disciplines to the development of engineering systems in which people play a significant role. Since human factors issues arise in every domain in which humans interact with the products of a technological society, six…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Decision Making
Peer reviewedMontgomery, Edward B. – Computer, 1982
Examines the typewriter keyboard--the major method of information entry for the computer--and describes efforts to rearrange keyboards to improve speed and ease of use. The Montgomery wipe-activated keyboard, based on the frequency of word use, is pictured and explained. (10662 Los Vaqueros Circle, Los Alamitos, CA 90720) (JJD)
Descriptors: Computers, Design Requirements, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Standards
Penniman, W. David – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
The model presented identifies three basic needs which must be met in order to increase our understanding of the user interface in computerized information systems: empirical studies of users' attitudes; systematic summaries and critical analyses of these studies; and an interim set of guidelines for user interface design. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Content Analysis, Design, Guidelines
Peer reviewedShackel, B. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Describes plans of 3-year experimental program organized jointly by two universities aiming to assess cost, efficiency, and subjective impact of an electronic journal system (uses computer to aid procedures whereby article is written, refereed, accepted, and published), and to explore and evaluate alternative forms of user communication. Sixteen…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Programs, Electronic Journals, Foreign Countries
