Pham, T.V., Curson, J., Drew, R. et al. (2 more authors) (1999) Use of Virtual Science Park resource rooms to support group work in a learning environment. In: Hayne, S.C., (ed.) Proceedings of the international ACM SIGGROUP conference on Supporting group work 1999. ( Phoenix, Arizona, United States November 14 - 17, 1999). ACM Press , New York , pp. 209-218. ISBN 1-58113-065-1
Abstract
This paper presents a detailed evaluation on the acceptability of a range of synchronous and asynchronous collaborative tools provided within the Virtual Science Park (VSP) for group work in a learning environment. In this study, the VSP was used to provide a web-based 'Resource Room' adopting the familiar 'folder' metaphor for structuring and linking resources, and a number of different user interfaces for interaction and sharing information. A list of criteria is established for the evaluation. By using scenario testing and structured questionnaires, qualitative feedback was collected from 43 Masters students. The findings reinforce and add to the concerns highlighted in other studies, in particular, the importance for shared awareness, privacy, conventions for interaction and the provision of an effective multimedia environment. More attention will be needed in these areas for effective use of these groupware tools.
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Item Type: | Book Section |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Copyright © 1999 ACM. |
Keywords: | collaborative colleagues, peer to peer |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Geography (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Computing (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Repository Officer |
Date Deposited: | 12 Jan 2007 |
Last Modified: | 05 Aug 2007 18:25 |
Published Version: | http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/320297.320322 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | ACM Press |
Refereed: | No |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:1901 |