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Co-Creating New Mobile Devices for Groups During Field Trips: MIS-2 Study
Axup, Jeff and Viller, Stephen (2006-02-01) Co-Creating New Mobile Devices for Groups During Field Trips: MIS-2 Study. Technical Report No. 460, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland.
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| Author(s) |
Axup, Jeff
Viller, Stephen
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| Title |
Co-Creating New Mobile Devices for Groups During Field Trips: MIS-2 Study
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| School, Department or Centre |
School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
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The University of Queensland
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| Report Number |
Technical Report No. 460
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| Publication date |
2006-02-01
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280302 Software Engineering
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| Abstract/Summary |
The second iteration of the Mobile Information Sharing studies (MIS-2) aimed to validate results from the previous study and to introduce mobile low-fidelity prototypes in a natural
tourist activity. Seven foam prototypes with fictional functionality descriptions were carried and used by backpackers during the course of a tourist field trip. The trip consisted of walking
through a city centre to a boat, taking a boat cruise, walking around an animal park and then taking the same journey back to their hostel. Backpackers added features and discussed these devices in
a workshop. Variations to previous research methods included increased use of digital cameras and the use of three simultaneous observers for ethnographic observation. A repetition of the previous
social pairing activity was conducted which explored different types of social ties with more participants. Study results include a rich understanding of travel conversation, in-situ effects of
mobile device usage, and verification of research methods. Subgroups of participants within the study didn’t communicate much between each other and provided an interesting case of backpackers
failing to connect even though they desired to. A field trip representing a typical tourist activity produced a number of situations where mobile device features were requested by participants. The
social pairing activity produced some useful information for participants and provided design recommendations for social pairing systems. 11 design requirements for mobile travel devices were
generated from observations and discussions with backpackers. Additional analysis produced 23 proposed product features. Recommendations have been made for improvements to the study design and
methods for future mobile group research.
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| Keyword(s) |
mobile information sharing
social network formation
mobile ethnography
low-fidelity prototyping
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| Additional Notes |
The contents of this technical report will shortly be published in several journal articles and conference publications.
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