scholarly journals Human Factors Guidance for Building a Computer-Based Procedures System: How to Give the Users Something They Actually Want

2019 ◽  
pp. 303-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter E. Gilmore
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Computer Based

An Evolution of Tutoring and Training from Humans to Intelligent Systems: Human Factors Considerations

2009 ◽  
Vol 53 (26) ◽  
pp. 1898-1902
Author(s):  
Jessica M. Ray ◽  
John S. Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Intelligent Tutoring Systems ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Tutoring Systems ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Training Research ◽  
Learning Issues ◽  
And Training

As training researchers and developers, we strive to understand and produce effective and efficient training. Research suggests the most effective form of instruction is individualized human tutoring. Yet this is rarely the most efficient form of instruction monetarily or in instructor time. Technological advances and a vision of effective, yet more efficient, computer based tutors has led to the development of sophisticated new training technologies such as Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs). These systems have yet to reach their full forecast potential. In this paper we theorize that issues key to successful advancement of ITSs are human factors issues. Primary of these issues is determining how technology mediation impacts not only cognition, but also other key learning issues such as affect, emotions, motivation, and trust.

An Improved Undergraduate Human Factors Course: Three Results

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 455-458
Author(s):  
Richard Halstead-Nussloch ◽  
Mark C. Detweiler ◽  
M. Peter Jurkat ◽  
Elissa L.A. Hamilton ◽  
Leon S. Gold
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Experimental Methods ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Course Enrollment ◽  
Stevens Institute ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Institute Of Technology

The undergraduate human factors course was improved at the Stevens Institute of Technology. The objectives of the course improvement were twofold: 1) to increase the quality of the course, and 2) to increase enrollment. Computer-based modules were developed and implemented to achieve these objectives. Three primary findings emerged from their use. First, students finished the course with a firm grounding in the empirical and experimental methods of human factors. Second, students generated more design solution alternatives by using the modules. Third, course enrollment increased by seventy-five percent.

Computer-Based Job Aids Which Adapt to Technician's Skill Level

1988 ◽  
Vol 32 (18) ◽  
pp. 1237-1240
Author(s):  
J. Peter Kincaid ◽  
Richard Braby ◽  
John E. Mears ◽  
A.J.G. Babu
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
User Acceptance ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Job Aids ◽  
Computer Based

This paper describes current developments in automating the processes to author technical information (TI) and deliver it using microcomputers. It describes desirable characteristics which support the presentation of TI for technicians varying in skill levels. Addressed are human factors issues relating to information access, user acceptance, and display formats. Programming is being done in Smalltalk/V, an object oriented language, on a Zenith 248 computer, which is compatible with the IBM PC/AT. The project emphasizes low cost authoring and delivery of information which traditionally has been contained in paper technical manuals. Our intent is to support the Department of Defense initiative to shift from paper to paperless technical manuals.

scholarly journals IEEE Human Factors Standards for Nuclear Facilities: The Development Process, Available Standards, Current Activities, and the Future

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 587-591
Author(s):  
David R Desaulniers ◽  
Stephen Fleger
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
And Control

Since 1980 the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has supported development of human factors (HF) standards. Within IEEE, Subcommittee 5 (SC5) of the Nuclear Power Engineering Committee develops and maintains HF standards applicable to nuclear facilities. These standards are structured in a hierarchical fashion. The top-level standard (IEEE Std. 1023) defines the HF tasks required to support the integration of human performance into the design process. Five lower tier documents (IEEE Std. 845, 1082, 1289, 1786 and 1707) expand upon the upper tier standard. Presently, two new HF standards projects are underway; one to provide HF guidance for the validation of the system interface design and integrated systems operation and another for designing and developing computer-based displays for monitoring and control of nuclear facilities. SC5 is also involved in outreach activities, including sponsorship of a series of conferences on human factors and nuclear power plants.

A Computer-Based Undergraduate Course in Human Factors

1981 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-244
Author(s):  
Richard Halstead-Nussloch
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Design Criteria ◽  
Laboratory Course ◽  
Computer Tools ◽  
Hands On ◽  
National Science ◽  
Undergraduate Laboratory ◽  
Computer Based

A project, aiming to improve the undergraduate laboratory course in human factors, is ongoing at Stevens. It is funded by the National Science Foundation and Stevens. Six instructional modules are either developed or under development. The modules use computers to first give students a direct hands-on experience of critical concepts and phenomena, and then have them infer design criteria from simulated data. The computer tools appear to qualitatively change the course from one of passive absorbtion of human factors concepts and principles to active development of these concepts, principles and design criteria.

scholarly journals An Ergonomic Framework for Researching and Designing Speech Recognition Technologies in Health Care with an Emphasis on Safety

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 279-283
Author(s):  
Tim Arnold ◽  
Helen J. A. Fuller
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Automatic Speech Recognition ◽  
Speech Processing ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Error Tolerance ◽  
Speech Interfaces ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Processing Errors

Automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems and speech interfaces are becoming increasingly prevalent. This includes increases in and expansion of use of these technologies for supporting work in health care. Computer-based speech processing has been extensively studied and developed over decades. Speech processing tools have been fine-tuned through the work of Speech and Language Researchers. Researchers have previously and continue to describe speech processing errors in medicine. The discussion provided in this paper proposes an ergonomic framework for speech recognition to expand and further describe this view of speech processing in supporting clinical work. With this end in mind, we hope to build on previous work and emphasize the need for increased human factors involvement in this area while also facilitating the discussion of speech recognition in contexts that have been explored in the human factors domain. Human factors expertise can contribute through proactively describing and designing these critical interconnected socio-technical systems with error-tolerance in mind.

Human Factors Evaluation of a Computer Based Information Storage and Retrieval System

1968 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald V. Barrett ◽  
Carl L. Thornton ◽  
Patrick A. Cabe
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Retrieval System ◽  
Information Storage And Retrieval ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Information Storage ◽  
Storage And Retrieval ◽  
Intelligence Services ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Relevant Factors

The human factors aspects of a computer-based information storage and retrieval system were evaluated in three government intelligence services using questionnaire and interview techniques. It was found that many factors entered into satisfaction with the information system, including familiarity, ease of use, and importance. Other relevant factors included training in the use of the system, amount and type of information to meet needs in the system, and tolerances of individuals for irrelevant material in the output of searches. The interaction of these factors is discussed in relation to satisfaction with the system.

The Evaluation of User Interaction with Computer-Based Management Information Systems

1973 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. S. Peace ◽  
Ronald S. Easterby
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Management Information Systems ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Main Obstacle ◽  
Computer Based

The paucity of human factors work in computer system design is noted, and reasons for this are elaborated with particular reference to computer-based management information systems. The main obstacle to such human factors endeavor would appear to be the lack of appropriate investigatory techniques. To remedy this deficiency a method is proposed which derived from the field of psychotherapy. Pilot studies are reported which demonstrate the technique and indicate how the data obtained may be interpreted. An appraisal of the potential of this technique in the management information system field is presented.

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