To create truly human-centered systems, we need to shift the focus of
research and design, to put human actors and the field of practice in which they
function at the center of technology development. This will make a significant
difference in our ability to harness of the power of computers for an expanding
variety of people and activities in which those people will use computers and
computer-based technologies.
The term "human-centered" is used by many people in a variety of related but
non-identical ways. It is important to understand the consequences of taking a
"strong" interpretation of the term, which we recommend. It can be contrasted
with "wide" interpretations that may be useful for other groups or contexts.
Basically, in a user-centered approach designers consider, up front, the impact
of introducing new technology and automation on the role of people in the system
and on the structure of the larger system of which the technology is a part.
Human-centered design is not a call for less technology. In contrast it
calls for developing technology that is adapted to the characteristics and
pressures
This is a strong interpretation of the label "human-centered," and we can
characterize this perspective in terms of three basic attributes: Human-centered
research and design is problem-driven, activity-centered, and context-bound.
1. Human-centered research and design is problem-driven.
2.Human-centered research and design is activity-centered
3: Human-centered research and design is context-bound.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Information System – the term is a very popular one these days. Everyone is talking about Information System and how this thing is connected or related closely with computer science.
Information Systems bridges the gap between the fast paced business world and the complexity of the computer world. Business people are great at coming up with solutions, but when most business solutions require computers, business people aren’t so great at implementing or creating solutions. This is typically where they hire a computer programmer, but it’s not uncommon for business people and computer programmers not to speak the same language. This is where an Information Systems specialist comes in. They know how to speak business and they also know how to speak “geek” and they translate.
I work in this field in my current postition I am a report analyst for an insurance company. I use SQL programming language to communicate with our database to creat reporting for our business partners. I also use Microsoft Visual Studio to automate this reporting and give business partners automatic access to this reporting.
Information Systems bridges the gap between the fast paced business world and the complexity of the computer world. Business people are great at coming up with solutions, but when most business solutions require computers, business people aren’t so great at implementing or creating solutions. This is typically where they hire a computer programmer, but it’s not uncommon for business people and computer programmers not to speak the same language. This is where an Information Systems specialist comes in. They know how to speak business and they also know how to speak “geek” and they translate.
I work in this field in my current postition I am a report analyst for an insurance company. I use SQL programming language to communicate with our database to creat reporting for our business partners. I also use Microsoft Visual Studio to automate this reporting and give business partners automatic access to this reporting.
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