TY - GEN
T1 - Three lessons from aurorasaurus about public facing information system design
AU - LaLone, Nicolas
AU - Tapia, Andrea
PY - 2016/1/1
Y1 - 2016/1/1
N2 - Response-focused information systems have the same data processing needs as citizen science initiatives. We present three lessons learned over a three-year period with a public facing information system devoted to early warning and event detection that will benefit designers of similar systems. First, we urge those creating information systems inside of crisis response to look for proxy events that will serve as an inexpensive means through which to pursue proof-of-concept or to explore pre-existing fully tested products. Second, we urge information system designers to engage the communities and gatekeepers of enthusiast communities surrounding the event that information system is meant to serve. It will not only help development, but also increase the chances of that system's success. Finally, aiming for self-interest rather than event-interest will allow users to feel involved; ultimately aiding participation and retention.
AB - Response-focused information systems have the same data processing needs as citizen science initiatives. We present three lessons learned over a three-year period with a public facing information system devoted to early warning and event detection that will benefit designers of similar systems. First, we urge those creating information systems inside of crisis response to look for proxy events that will serve as an inexpensive means through which to pursue proof-of-concept or to explore pre-existing fully tested products. Second, we urge information system designers to engage the communities and gatekeepers of enthusiast communities surrounding the event that information system is meant to serve. It will not only help development, but also increase the chances of that system's success. Finally, aiming for self-interest rather than event-interest will allow users to feel involved; ultimately aiding participation and retention.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85015781241
T3 - Proceedings of the International ISCRAM Conference
BT - ISCRAM 2016 Conference Proceedings - 13th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
A2 - Antunes, Pedro
A2 - Banuls Silvera, Victor Amadeo
A2 - Tapia, Andrea H.
A2 - Moore, Kathleen Ann
A2 - Porto de Albuquerque, Joao
PB - Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM
T2 - 13th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM 2016
Y2 - 22 May 2016 through 25 May 2016
ER -