Support for task modeling: a ”constructive” exploration

  • Authors:
  • Anke Dittmar;Peter Forbrig;Simone Heftberger;Chris Stary

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Computer Science, University of Rostock, Rostock;Department of Computer Science, University of Rostock, Rostock;Department of Business Information Systems – Communications Engineering, University of Linz, Linz;Department of Business Information Systems – Communications Engineering, University of Linz, Linz

  • Venue:
  • EHCI-DSVIS'04 Proceedings of the 2004 international conference on Engineering Human Computer Interaction and Interactive Systems
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

Although model-based approaches focusing on task modeling for user-interface design are well accepted among researchers, they are rarely used by industrial developers. Besides a lack of theoretical frameworks for task modeling insufficient tool support might be the reason for the low diffusion of this approach to interactive software-development processes. Thus, we explored the leading-edge tools TaOSpec, ProcessLens, and CTTE with respect to the formal representation of work tasks, and the creation of task scenarios. The results reveal that current model-based design approaches should be more conceivable by their users with respect to work tasks and their organization. This objective can be met by embedding scenario-based design elements into current tools, thus, increasing integrative tool and organizational development support.