Scenarios are stories which present possible ways
to use a system to accomplish some desired function. Thinking about
and modelling attention is a complex process and for this reason we
propose to use scenarios as a means of describing instances of attentional
support. This method has been used successfully by the workshop organizers
in the EU STREP Project Atgentive
to develop a conceptual framework for attentional support in two differing
applications.
Scenarios provide a useful framework within which to discuss the parameters
of attentional support and ultimately provide a specification for software
development.
Pre workshop activity
Those interested in participating will be asked to submit a position
paper and three short scenarios illustrating practical applications
of the issues addressed in the position paper. These will undergo a
blind review process.
At most 10 papers with scenarios will be selected for oral presentation
in the morning of the workshop.
To facilitate interaction, in advance of the workshop the organizers
will analyze the selected scenarios, group them and identify particular
attentional issues that arise. They will then develop discussion topics
around these issues and collate them into a presentation which will
be used to generate discussion. In this way the interests of participants
are supported and a structure for discussion is identified to facilitate
breakout group discussion during the afternoon of the workshop. The
scenarios themselves will also provide a rich framework within which
to discuss attention management in computing environments.
Workshop agenda
The programme for the day will be as follows:
Introduction to submitted scenarios – the organizers will make
a presentation on the grouped scenarios and attentional issues that
have arisen, together with the framework within which the discussions
that follow will take place.
Presentation of selected papers and scenarios – participants will
make short (15 mins) presentation of their papers and scenarios.
Group discussion of papers and scenarios – we will break into
groups in the afternoon. Each group will be given a discussion topic
and asked to further discuss the issues involved.
Report back – Each group will then report back, presenting a summary
of its discussion.
Social activity – the group will go out for a social activity
in the evening as a step towards building a collaborative community.