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Using a wearable computer for continuous learning and support

Mobile Networks and Applications โ€ข March 1999

Lawrence J. Najjar, Chris Thompson, Jennifer J. Ockerman

A wearable computer with an electronic performance support system can provide continuous learning and support to mobile workers. This system allows mobile users to ask for advice, receive instruction, access productivity tools, communicate with others, and assess their performance in real-time.

๐Ÿ“– 84 Reads ๐Ÿ“Š 13 Citations ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1023/A:1019123456789
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FAST: Future technology for today's industry

Computers in Industry โ€ข January 1999

Jennifer J. Ockerman, Lawrence J. Najjar, J. Christopher Thompson

The age of downsizing is upon us. As a result, industrial workers are being asked to become more efficient, productive, and flexible with fewer resources. This paper discusses one way that wearable computers and multimedia electronic performance support systems are being used to address these challenges.

๐Ÿ“– 20 Reads ๐Ÿ“Š 11 Citations
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Principles of Educational Multimedia User Interface Design

Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society โ€ข June 1998

Lawrence J. Najjar

This paper discusses principles of educational multimedia user interface design. The purpose of these principles is to maximize the learning effectiveness of multimedia applications. The principles are based on the results of studies in psychology, computer science, instructional design, and human-computer interaction.

๐Ÿ“– 706 Reads ๐Ÿ“Š 235 Citations
Conference Paper

Factory Automation Support Technology (FAST): A New Paradigm of Continuous Learning and Support Using a Wearable

Conference Paper โ€ข November 1997

J. Christopher Thompson, Jennifer J. Ockerman, Lawrence J. Najjar, Erika Rogers

A new paradigm of continuous learning and support using a wearable computer is presented. The features of a Wearable Electronic Performance Support System (WEPSS) are contrasted with more traditional training and support approaches. Our goal is to support mobile factory...

๐Ÿ“– 25 Reads ๐Ÿ“Š 14 Citations
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Wearable computers for performance support: Initial feasibility study

Personal Technologies โ€ข December 1997

Jennifer J. Ockerman, Lawrence J. Najjar, J. Christopher Thompson

We believe that wearable computers combined with a performance support system could be a useful resource for mobile workers. Literature provides little guidance as to whether this is a feasible solution for aiding mobile workers in the performance of their tasks.

๐Ÿ“– 22 Reads ๐Ÿ“Š 16 Citations