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iROD -Chat Interface Prototype

iROD -Chat Interface Prototype. Nevin Yang March 28, 2011. Background. iRODS (integrated Rule Oriented Data System) Helps people organize and manage large collections of distributed digital data

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iROD -Chat Interface Prototype

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  1. iROD-Chat Interface Prototype Nevin Yang March 28, 2011

  2. Background • iRODS (integrated Rule Oriented Data System) • Helps people organize and manage large collections of distributed digital data • iROD-Chat is a mailing list that people use to discuss iRODS issues or news, mostly for support • Current Web interface is Google Groups • http://groups.google.com/group/iROD-Chat/

  3. Why? • Research Assistant for Dr. Rajasekar, one of leading researchers for iRODS, and have been interacting with iROD-Chat frequently • Interface can be improved for functionality that would provide more usability for both users and members of iRODS team • Difficult to browse • No collection of helpful statistics for iRODS members to analyze content archive

  4. Purpose • Build an interface that shows the messages in the iROD-Chat discussion list and offers more features for users than previous version. • Major additions include: • Categories • To more easily browse the discussion list • Images • Ability to embed images in messages will help to illustrate problems more clearly • Statistics • Most viewed topics, site visits, most active users, post rankings, etc.

  5. Major Functionality Required • View a discussion thread • Create a discussion thread • Reply to a discussion thread • Search for a discussion thread

  6. Prototype • http://irodchat.forumotion.com/

  7. Prototype – Mobile Version (Beta)

  8. Related Concepts • Principle of Control • Basic vs. Advanced search for beginner vs. expert users • Principle of Aesthetic-Usability Effect • Able to quickly and easily change themes if majority of users show a particular preference and an attractive interface will encourage more usage • Principle of 5 Hat Racks • Usage of categories to organize information (discussion list) • Mental Model • Leverage familiarity with previous discussion boards and forums

  9. Issues • Introduction of categories means users must click more • Should there be a “view all” option? • Match categories with majority of users’ mental categories • Account creation • Should user registration be required to participate or keep current system of open access? • Linking mailing list with interface • Breadcrumbs navigation in prototype show duplicate name of category

  10. Questions?

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