The Role of Technology in Interest-Based Communities: Interactivity, Immersion and Connectivity

Authors:
Kaisa Still;Minna Isomursu;Johanna Still;Pekka Isomursu
Affiliations:
University of Oulu;University of Oulu;University of Oulu;Nokia Corporation
Venue:
WI '04 Proceedings of the 2004 IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Web Intelligence
Year:
2004

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Abstract

This paper explores the creation and distribution of knowledge in communities that have emerged through a shared interest or goal. The focus is on the technology used for supporting knowledge creation and distribution. We examine the problem area through three case studies: birdwatchers, virtual stables and ice-hockey fans. As a result, we present an analysis of issues concerning knowledge creation and distribution from the viewpoints of interactivity, immersion, and connectivity.