Just what do the youth of today want? Technology appropriation by young people

Appropriation of an Activity-based Flexible Office in daily work

“…According to Bødker and Klokmose (2011), the choices users make between different artefacts (i.e., A-FO's different workstations and zones) depend on their activities and the intended outcomes. Carroll et al (2002) define appropriation as the way in which 'artefacts are adopted, shaped and then used', starting when the users decide to experiment with an innovation. This can either lead to integration of the new concept into the users' everyday lives or dis-appropriation and rejection of the innovation.…”

The role of mobile devices in the academic life of postgraduate students

“…Previous researchers have argued and noted that the impact of mobile devices on students cannot be overemphasised. While some believe that students adopt these devices because of its distinctive characteristic such as portability and accessibility (Carroll et al, 2002;Alzaidiyeen et al, 2011), others believe that students' adoption is context sensitive based on notions that are appealing to them (Nagler and Ebner, 2009). This study observed the various levels of importance, attributes and concerns that students attach to mobile devices through interviews and questionnaires.…”

“…Kukulska-Hulme& Pettit (2006) stated that within the mainstream literature of technology appropriation among students, there have been attempts to describe the ways that students are adopting and using mobile devices. However there has been little understanding of the reasons for the high level of use or the opportunities for improvements and designs of new technologies that will further support students' lifestyles (Carroll et al, 2002;DeGagne & Wolk, 2007). Therefore the purpose of this research is to ascertain what role mobile devices currently play in the academic life of postgraduate students and how their experiences of these mobile devices to date, can inform in the development of future innovation in the work place.…”

Designing for video: investigating the contextual cues within viewing situations

“…This form of data collection is a long-standing methodology in human computer interaction research [37]. The procedure employed during the study followed the general approach to a diary method used by Carroll, Howard, Vetere, Peck & Murphy [38], in that the goal was to create as far as possible a factual record of use. Participants were given a booklet to keep a record of all the video content they watched during the two week period of the study.…”