RIS ID
25697
Abstract
This paper investigates the use of current and developing ubiquitous digital devices and the way that they impact on, and are integrated into, use by groups within the community for information seeking. Three cases are presented involving ubiquitous use of the mobile phone, USB memory devices, and a wireless groupware system. The study considers the need for ongoing research to inform, direct and study the innovative use, appropriation and development of such tools. The primary methodological framework that is applied is activity theory, as it allows dasiatoolpsila to be examined in light of purposeful activity in the context of their use.
Publication Details
Meloche, J. A. & Hasan, H. M. (2008). ICT devices as ubiquitous tools for information seeking activity. International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies (pp. 128-132). Washington, DC: IEEE Computer Society.