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Blocking Learner Error States in a Training-Wheels System

Carroll, John M., Carrithers, Caroline·1984·Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Abstract

Some of the most troubling problems for users of computer equipment arise in the getting started stage. A “training-wheels” system was designed for a commercial word processor in which system functions that new users typically do not need, but which can be springboards for errors and confusions, were disabled. The training-wheels word processor improved learning efficiency in two experiments, one of which examined learning by doing and the other, learning by the book.

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  • Novice users were able to accomplish tasks significantly faster and with significantly fewer errors than novice users using the full version.

    “Novice users were able to accomplish tasks significantly faster and with significantly fewer errors than novice users using the full version [Carroll & Carrithers, 1984].”

    From A field evaluation of an adaptable two-interface design for feature-rich software (2007) · cites this paper as Carroll & Carrithers, 1984

  • Our participants did not perceive that minimalist interfaces provide scaffolding for learning; we saw no general perception of a Training Wheels effect.

    “Our participants certainly did not perceive that minimalist interfaces provide scaffolding for learning; we saw no general perception of a Training Wheels effect [Carroll & Carrithers, 1984].”

    From A field evaluation of an adaptable two-interface design for feature-rich software (2007) · cites this paper as Carroll & Carrithers, 1984

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Authors
Carroll, J. M., & Carrithers, C.
Affiliations
  • IBM Research - Thomas J. Watson Research Center (US)
  • Columbia University (US)
Venue
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Published
1984-08
Volume
26
Issue
4
Pages
377-389
ISSN
  • 0018-7208 (ISSN-L)
  • 1547-8181
OpenAlex
W2553709183
Cited by
132
References
13
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 5
FWCI
7.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Human Factors The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Human-Computer Interaction › Usability and User Interface Design
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
Keywords
word processing software, novice users, getting started, learning efficiency, hands-on learning, learning from instruction, user interface design

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