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Speedy services : time, usability and E-Commerce
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)
Times play a vital role in human-computer interaction. However, when interaction takes place over a network, as is the case with e-commerce, it is impossible to guarantee that temporal requirements will be met. Therefore ...
Time in specifications : what exactly are we trying to specify?
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)
It is generally accepted that the specification of time can be a difficult goal to achieve. Much of the research in this area has concentrated on new methods which allow for the specification of time. However, little ...
Individual cognitive style and performance in a multimedia learning application
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)
This paper describes an investigation into the relationship between a user’s cognitive style and their performance on a multimedia application. The application was designed to present information in users’ preferred and ...
Investigation into the effect of language on performance in a multimedia food studies application
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)
An investigation into how performance in a multimedia learning application was related to the level of language support available is reported. Teachers from a College of Further Education, National Vocation Qualification ...
Report of a pilot study of individually configurable multimedia learning prototypes in the development of a co-operative student model of learner characteristics
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)
This paper describes the design, implementation and evaluation of a set of individually configurable multimedia prototypes that use a simple model of the learner to configure the presentation of learning. Participants in ...
On the representation of time in interaction
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)
The growth in interactive, distributed and multimedia systems and particularly the explosion in use of the World Wide Web means that the concept of time is being recognised as of increasing importance in systems which are ...
Temporal requirements and the human computer interface : not just an afterthought
(University of Hertfordshire, 1999)
Time plays an intrinsic part in the human computer interface. We argue that temporal issues must be recognised as fundamental to the interface, not relegated to the status of quality requirements. If we treat time as being ...
A first programming language for information systems students
(University of Hertfordshire, 1998)
Following the decision to move to a modular structure for degree courses at the University of Hertfordshire for September 1997, an Information Systems award was added to the Computer Science scheme. On considering the ...
The untrained eye : how languages for software specification support understanding in untrained users
(University of Hertfordshire, 1998)
It is generally recognised that choice of languages can have a significant effect on the system development process, particularly in the early stages. In the development of interactive systems, it is essential that all ...
Using multimedia case study material for teaching requirements engineering
(University of Hertfordshire, 1997)
This paper describes the development and use of multimedia case study materials on the World Wide Web. Materials were used in two final year courses on requirements engineering. The main motivation for providing materials ...