Taskville: visualizing tasks and raising awareness in the workplace

ABSTRACT

Taskville is an interactive visualization that aims to increase awareness of tasks that occur in the workplace. It utilizes gameplay elements and playful interaction to motivate continued use. A preliminary study with 37 participants shows that Taskville succeeds at being a fun and enjoyable experience while also increasing awareness. A strong correlation was also found between two major study groups demonstrating its potential to increase awareness and stimulate task-based activity across work groups.

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Index Terms

• Human-centered computing

  • Collaborative and social computing

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)