Human Attention in Digital Environments

Digital systems, such as phones, computers and PDAs, place continuous demands on our cognitive and perceptual systems. They offer information and interaction opportunities well above our processing abilities, and often interrupt our activity. Appropriate allocation of attention is one of the key factors determining the success of creative activities, learning, collaboration, and many other human pursuits. This book presents research related to human attention in digital environments. Original contributions by leading researchers cover the conceptual framework of research aimed at modelling and supporting human attentional processes, the theoretical and software tools currently available, and various application areas. The authors explore the idea that attention has a key role to play in the design of future technology and discuss how such technology may continue supporting human activity in environments where multiple devices compete for people's limited cognitive resources.

Author: Claudia Roda
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/14/2011
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780521765657

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2011

About the Author
Roda, Claudia: - Claudia Roda is Professor of Computer Science and Global Communication and Director of the Division of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Paris.