Reflecting Processes of Human Activities on Workshops by Combining Timeline-based and Card-based Representation

Abstract

In relation to workshops, which are events designed for participatory learning and creative endeavors in groups, repeated reflections upon the activities on the workshop are important for participants and organizers. We propose a reflection-assistance method called “Workshop Reflector”, which is a seamlessly combined system of “Timeline Reflector” and “Card Reflector.” Timeline Reflector can support workshop reflection with timeline-based representation. Card Reflector can facilitate workshop reflection in a different manner than that of a conventional timeline-based representation. The cards are segmented by users from the timeline contents as noticeable events. We examined the combined use of Card Reflector and Timeline Reflector by developing a prototype.