A framework for navigation
International Journal of Human-Computer StudiesPublished 1 November 1999
Robert Spence
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A new schematic framework for navigation is presented which is relevant to physical, abstract and social environments and the design of externalizations and interactions to support these activities, and navigation as a whole, is discussed.
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A new schematic framework for navigation is presented which is relevant to physical, abstract and social environments. Navigation is defined as the creation and interpretation of an internal (mental) model, and its component activities are browsing, modelling, interpretation and the formulation of browsing strategy. The design of externalizations and interactions to support these activities, and navigation as a whole, is discussed.
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