(Mensch und Computer 2006: Mensch und Computer im Strukturwandel, 2006) Oppl, Stefan; Stary, Christian; Auinger, Andreas
Digital Montessori-inspired Manipulatives (MiMs), so far have been used effectively for knowledge
transfer in elementary educational settings. For work modelling and task-based interactive systems
design we propose a modelling concept and usage scenario that should help to increase effectiveness in
organization and technology development. The Tangible Task Modelling Demonstrator (TTMD) facilitates
the representation and development of work and task models by means of MiMs. Using the TTMD users can directly grasp and manipulate work tasks. As a result, the cognitive load for modelling and (re-)arranging elements of work spaces can be reduced.