Workshop Session A4:
"Future-proofing for Collaborative Tools"
This page provides details for the workshop session on
"Future-proofing for Collaborative Tools".
- Title:
- Future-proofing for Collaborative Tools
- Facilitator:
- Emma Tonkin, UKOLN, University of Bath
- Abstract:
- In the years since computer-mediated communication first became a reality,
a bewildering variety of collaborative tools have become available, not all created equal.
Some modify existing technologies, e.g. extension of browsers to permit
collaborative use. Others are monolithic, such as the CAVE virtual environment.
In some cases, multiple approaches exist to achieve the same result - for example,
an electronic whiteboard can store work created during a meeting for later retrieval,
but a basic whiteboard can be augmented relatively cheaply to permit its contents
to be stored. This workshop will introduce a number of collaborative technologies.
Participants will consider the benefits of each approach through discussion and
group work. Finally, the group will discuss approaches to future-proofing
(networks, buildings, infrastructure) for the next generation of collaborative tools.
- Learning Outcomes:
- By the end of the session participants will have:
- Gained an understanding of the uses, benefits and limitations of collaborative tools.
- Considered the use cases underlying various choices of system with respect
to a variety of tasks and needs.
- Been encouraged to explore the various tools available and to consider the
advantages, if any, to their groups or organisations.
- Considered the infrastructure needs for collaborative tool use and how these
needs may vary according to the evolution of technology and user needs.
- Room Requirements:
- PC and data projector.
- Venue:
- Syndicate room in Weston Building (capacity 10).
See venue details.
- Time:
- This session took place from 16:00-17:30 on Wednesday 8th July 2005.
- Contact Details
- Emma Tonkin
UKOLN
University of Bath
Bath
BA2 7AY
Email: E.Tonkin AT ukoln.ac.uk
