Designing Virtual Spaces to Support Learning Communities and e-Collaboration

Authors:
Christos Bouras;Eri Giannaka;Thrasivoulos Tsiatsos
Affiliations:
University of Patras and Research Academic Computer Technology Institute;University of Patras and Research Academic Computer Technology Institute;Research Academic Computer Technology Institute
Venue:
ICALT '05 Proceedings of the Fifth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies
Year:
2005

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Abstract

In this paper, we present the design principles for virtual spaces and two different tools as solutions for supporting e-collaboration and multi-user communication in web-based learning communities. The first solution, called Virtual Conference, is designed and implemented in the framework of the VirRAD European project. It is a two-dimensional space where participants represented by their photos can use various e-collaboration tools. The second solution, called EVE Training Area, is a three-dimensional space where participants, represented by 3D humanoid avatars, can use a variety of e-collaboration tools. This paper describes the functionality provided by both tools, compares them, and proposes cases for exploiting each solution.