Using 3D CVEs for collaborative creation of common information spaces: experiences and future directions

Author

Prasolova-Forland, Ekaterina ; Divitini, Monica

Author_Institution

IDI, Norwegian Univ. of Sci. & Technol., Trondheim, Norway

fYear

2005

fDate

5-8 July 2005

Firstpage

887

Lastpage

889

Abstract

Creating and maintaining a shared information space is an integral part of a learning community development. Computer-based tools such as Web forums and discussion groups have been widely used for such support. The usage of 3D collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) has also been advocated because these systems might better capture the three-dimensional nature of human memory. In this paper we describe our experience of creating a FAQ in a university course on a Web-forum and a 3D CVE and provide recommendations for design of information spaces in 3D CVEs.

Keywords

Internet; computer aided instruction; groupware; virtual reality; 3D CVE; 3D collaborative virtual environments; Web discussion groups; Web forums; computer-based tools; information space creation; information space design; information space shared; learning community development; university course; Avatars; Collaboration; Collaborative tools; Graphics; Humans; Libraries; Navigation; Space technology; Virtual environment; Web pages;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Learning Technologies, 2005. ICALT 2005. Fifth IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Kaohsiung

Print_ISBN

0-7695-2338-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICALT.2005.297

Filename

1508847