Readings on Cognitive Ergonomics - Mind and Computers : Proceedings of the 2nd European Conference Gmunden, Austria, September 10-14, 1984

The quality of human computer interaction is to a large extend determined by the ergonomie features of the system. Introduction....Pages 1-6 Representational frameworks and models for human-computer interfaces....Pages 7-25 On models and modelling in human-computer co-operation....Pages 26-43 Information systems design methodologies and their compliance with cognitive ergonomy....Pages 44-61 Introducing statistical computing — Evolution of the cognitive system of the novice user....Pages 62-73 Human cognition and human computer interaction....Pages 75-80 Understanding complex descriptions....Pages 81-91 Do we really have conditional statements in our brains?....Pages 92-101 Cognitive ergonomic research at SAPU, Sheffield....Pages 102-113 Active help systems....Pages 115-131 Fatal error in pass zero: How not to confuse novices....Pages 132-141 On the implications of users' prior knowledge for human-computer interaction....Pages 143-160 Web teaching as a design consideration for the adaptive presentation of textual information....Pages 161-169 The computer in the classroom....Pages 170-180 A realisation of a human-computer interface for naive users — A case study....Pages 181-191 Real time graphic simulation of visual effects of egomotion....Pages 192-199 Processing TV information and eye movements research....Pages 200-204 From surface form to the structure of the interface — studies in human computer interaction at INRIA....Pages 205-216 New technology: Choice, control and skills....Pages 217-225 Semiotics and informatics: The impact of EDP-based systems upon the professional language of nurses....Pages 226-247 What does real work analysis tell us about system design?....Pages 248-259 Psychological selection of personnel for data processing professions....Pages 260-267 Contributors....Pages 268-269