Working with 'mission control' in scientific fieldwork: supporting interactions between in situ and distanced collaborators

Authors:
Tim Coughlan;Anne Adams;Trevor Collins;Sarah Davies;John Lea;Yvonne Rogers
Affiliations:
The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom;The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom;The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom;The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom;The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom;The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Venue:
Proceedings of the ACM 2011 conference on Computer supported cooperative work
Year:
2011

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Abstract

Interaction between in situ and distanced collaborators focused on the physical environment is an under-explored research area, where there is potential for novel mobile and indoor technologies to enhance activities. This paper describes research in progress to explore how new forms of collaborative learning in scientific fieldwork can be supported. We describe field trials of a prototype system designed to connect higher education students engaged in earth science fieldwork with peers based in a 'mission control' type environment. We discuss how analysis of these trials is leading us to identify new requirements to support effective collaboration between users based across contrasting locations, including issues of spatial coherence, deictic communication and reflection.