Paper abstract: Information seekers often need to perceive the organization of the document content to find the destination in the information space. Much of this task involves navigating the information space. This article primarily delineates essential premises concerning navigation in information space. The paper also discusses how cognitive abilities, particularly spatial ability, affects user’s navigation pattern. Problematic issues such as Lost in Hyperspace and Cognitive Overhead are also discussed. Finally, this paper explores prospective ideas and schemes to make navigation more effective and enjoyable in future.
Keywords:
Navigation, cognitive ability, information space, lost-in-hyperspace.
Type:
Short Paper
Full Contents (click to dowload):
First Page: 281
Last Page: 286
Year:
2005
Editors:
Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías
ISBN:
972-99353-7-8
Language:
English
Conference Name:
IADIS International Conference Web Based Communities 2005
