"Hands-on" refers to human interaction, often with technology. It implies active participation in a direct and practical way.
Hands-on or Hands-On may refer to:
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Hands-on computing Hands-on computing is a branch of human-computer interaction research which focuses on computer interfaces that respond to human touch or expression, allowing the machine and the user to interact physically. Hands-on computing can make complicated ...
, a branch of human-computer interaction (HCI) research
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Hands-on-throttle-and-stick
HOTAS, an acronym of hands on throttle-and-stick, is the concept of placing buttons and switches on the throttle lever and flight control stick in an aircraft's cockpit. By adopting such an arrangement, pilots are capable of performing all vita ...
(HOTAS)
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Hands-On Electronics
''Hands-On Electronics'' was an electronics hobbyist magazine published by Gernsback Publications in the United States from 1980 to 1989.
History and profile
The magazine started as ''Radio-Electronics Special Projects'' in 1980. This was nomin ...
magazine
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Hands-On Mobile
Hands-On Mobile is a wireless entertainment company, established in 2001.
The company develops, publishes and distributes mobile content via network operators and portals. It offers its content in or via Java ME, BREW, SMS, MMS, and WAP in Eng ...
company
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Global Hands-On Universe
Global Hands-On Universe (GHOU) is an educational program that enables students to investigate the Universe while applying tools and concepts from science, math, and technology. Using the Internet, GHOU participants request observations from an au ...
project
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Hands-on management Hands-on management is a particular style of management where the manager or person in charge is particularly active in day-to-day business and leadership. It is not to be confused with micromanagement
In business management, micromanagement is ...
style
See also
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The Hands-On Guide for Science Communicators
Lars Lindberg Christensen is science communicator and author of a dozen books on astronomy and science communication translated to ten languages. He had a long career at ESO and is employed by NSF's NOIRLab and the International Astronomical Uni ...
book
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, specializes in interactive exhibits with the goal of helping both children and adults discover the scientist within them by promoting science literacy through experiment ...
, a US science museum
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Hands On USA Hands On USA (HOUSA), now All Hands and Hearts, was a relief project established to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. HOUSA was organized by the non-profit relief organization Hands On Disaster Response.
HOUSA was formed the week after Hurricane K ...
, a relief project for Hurricane Katrina
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