Contributing to Functionality: The Case of a Network of Union Educators

Bettina Törpel

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    Abstract

    The objective of this paper is the design of computer supported joint action spaces. It is argued against a view of functionality as residing in computer applications. In such a view the creation of functionality is equivalent to the creation of computer applications. Functionality, in the view advocated in this paper, emerges in the specific dynamic interplay of actors, objectives, structures, practices and means. In this view, functionality is the result of creating, harnessing and inhabiting computer supported joint action spaces. The successful creation and further development of a computer supported joint action space comprises a whole range of appropriate design contributions. The approach is illustrated by the example of the creation of the computer supported joint action space "exchange network of voluntary union educators". As part of the effort a group of participants created and discussed a list of contributions to the design of their exchange network. Collecting and discussing potential and actual design contributions might be instrumental in designing joint action spaces.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 29th Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia (IRIS 29) in Helsingør, Denmark : Paradigms Politics Paradoxes
    Publication date2006
    Publication statusPublished - 2006
    EventContributing to Functionality : The Case of a Network of Union Educators -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2006 → …

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    ConferenceContributing to Functionality : The Case of a Network of Union Educators
    Period01/01/2006 → …

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