Title :
A conceptual model of improving the collaborative information seeking groups: The impact of cultural dimensions theory
Author :
Yfantis, V. ; Kouloumperi, C. ; Kalagiakos, Panagiotis ; Karampelas, P.
Author_Institution :
Hellenic American Univ., Manchester, NH, USA
Abstract :
This paper explores the current literature of collaborative information seeking in academic level. The most important elements of collaborative information seeking are being analyzed in order to explain the whole process. Additionally, a conceptual model is being formed in order to show the impact of cultural dimensions theory in the activities of collaborative information seeking groups.
Keywords :
Internet; collaborative filtering; cultural aspects; Web 2.0; collaborative information seeking groups; conceptual model; cultural dimensions theory; Collaboration; Communities; Cultural differences; Education; Global communication; Uncertainty; Collaborative information seeking; Web 2.0; communication; cultural dimensions;
Conference_Titel :
Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL), 2012 15th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Villach
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2425-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2426-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICL.2012.6402103
