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Assessing the Suitability of Process and Information Technology in Supporting Tacit Knowledge Transfer
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Wu, Chien-Hsing; Kao, Shu-Chen; Shih, Lan-Hsin – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2010
The transfer of tacit knowledge, one of the most important issues in the knowledge sharing context, needs a multi-dimensional perception in its process. Information technology's (IT) supporting role has already been addressed in the process of tacit knowledge transfer. However, IT has its own characteristics, and in turn, may have dissimilar…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Information Technology, Technology Transfer, Knowledge Management
Evaluation of Fostering Students' Creativity in Preparing Aided Recalls for Revision Courses Using Electronic Revision and Recapitulation Tools 2.0
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Christ, Oliver; Weber, Christoph; Sato, Toshihiko – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2012
In this study, the electronic revision and recapitulation tools 2.0 (EREP 2.0) were used to foster creative moments while creating aided recalls (ARs) (pictures electronic notes etc.). Creative and critical thinking is associated with vital skills which enable students to deal with often complex knowledge domains through an informal way of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comprehension, Creativity, Classification
Training Software Developers and Designers to Conduct Usability Evaluations
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Skov, Mikael Brasholt; Stage, Jan – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2012
Many efforts to improve the interplay between usability evaluation and software development rely either on better methods for conducting usability evaluations or on better formats for presenting evaluation results in ways that are useful for software designers and developers. Both of these approaches depend on a complete division of work between…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Introductory Courses, Evaluators, Computer Software
Analyses of User Rationality and System Learnability: Performing Task Variants in User Tests
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Law, Effie Lai-Chong; Blazic, Borka Jerman; Pipan, Matic – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2007
No systematic empirical study on investigating the effects of performing task variants on user cognitive strategy and behaviour in usability tests and on learnability of the system being tested has been documented in the literature. The current use-inspired basic research work aims to identify the underlying cognitive mechanisms and the practical…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Use Studies, Behavior, Cognitive Processes
Distance Learning Success--A Perspective from Socio-Technical Systems Theory
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Wang, Jianfeng; Solan, David; Ghods, Abe – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2010
With widespread adoption of computer-based distance education as a mission-critical component of the institution's educational program, the need for evaluation has emerged. In this research, we aim to expand on the systems approach by offering a model for evaluation based on socio-technical systems theory addressing a stated need in the literature…
Descriptors: Systems Approach, Course Evaluation, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes
3D Sound Interactive Environments for Blind Children Problem Solving Skills
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Sanchez, Jaime; Saenz, Mauricio – Behaviour & Information Technology, 2006
Audio-based virtual environments have been increasingly used to foster cognitive and learning skills. A number of studies have also highlighted that the use of technology can help learners to develop effective skills such as motivation and self-esteem. This study presents the design and usability of 3D interactive environments for children with…
Descriptors: Blindness, Educational Technology, Problem Solving, Instructional Effectiveness