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van der Linden, Janet; Rogers, Yvonne; Coughlan, Tim; Adams, Anne; Wilson, Caroline; Haya, Pablo; Martin, Estafania and Collins, Trevor
(2013).
URL: http://www.interact2013.org/Main-Conference/Accept...
Abstract
We present an approach – evocative computing – that demonstrates how ‘at hand’ technologies can be ‘picked up’ and used by people to create meaningful and lasting experiences, through connecting and interacting with the past. The approach is instantiated here through a suite of interactive technologies configured for an indoor-outdoor setting that enables groups to explore, discover and research the history and background of a public cemetery. We report on a two-part study where different groups visited the cemetery and interacted with the digital tools and resources. During their activities serendipitous uses of the technology led to connections being made between personal memo-ries and ongoing activities. Furthermore, these experiences were found to be long-lasting; a follow-up study, one year later, showed them to be highly memorable, and in some cases leading participants to take up new directions in their work. We discuss the value of evocative computing for enriching user experiences and engagement with heritage practices.
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- Conference or Workshop Item
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Funded Project Name Project ID Funding Body Not Set Not Set EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) - Keywords
- pervasive computing; user experience; heritage practice; memories; evocative computing
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Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Institute of Educational Technology (IET) - Research Group
- Centre for Research in Computing (CRC)
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- Janet van der Linden