Authors
Ann E Blandford, Thomas RG Green
Publication date
2001/12
Journal
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing
Volume
5
Pages
213-230
Publisher
Springer-Verlag London Limited
Description
Some studies of diaries and scheduling systems have considered how individuals use diaries with a view to proposing requirements for computerised time management tools. Others have focused on the criteria for success of group scheduling systems. Few have paid attention to how people use a battery of tools as an ensemble. This interview study reports how users exploit paper, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and a group scheduling system for their time management. As with earlier studies, we find many shortcomings of different technologies, but studying the ensemble rather than individual tools points towards a different conclusion: rather than aiming towards producing electronic time management tools that replace existing paper-based tools, we should be aiming to understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of each technology and look towards more seamless integration between tools …
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AE Blandford, TRG Green - Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, 2001