Collaborative virtual environments: An introductory review of issues and systems

TL;DR: A 3D CVE is proposed called the 3D Cyber Common Operational Picture, which aims at taking advantage of CVE practices to enhance cyber collaborative activities.

TL;DR: The rationale for the use of VWs in education is provided and also an overview of some of the most applicable Virtual Worlds are discussed and the strengths, weakness, and dangers of each are discussed.

TL;DR: This paper reports on an experimental process in which a prototype was developed of an interactive design collaboratorium, in cooperation with a group of usability designers, and has been evaluated in cooperative workshops.

TL;DR: This articleamines the effect of theeffect of the task complexity, and mediates the relationship between Team Collaboration and Team Satisfaction and Virtual Teams.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure our which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door.

TL;DR: A study of shared editor use is discussed which suggests that awareness information provided and exploited passively through the shared workspace, allows users to move smoothly between close and loose collaboration, and to assign and coordinate work dynamically.

Abstract: "Product Description : Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure our which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this fascinating, ingenious—even liberating—book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology.The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization. The book presents examples aplenty—among them, the VCR, computer, and office telephone, all models of how not to design for people.But good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time. But the designer must care.The author is a world-famous psychologist and pioneer in the application of cognitive science. His aim is to raise the consciousness of both consumers and designers to the delights of products that are easy to use and understand." (http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com/basic/book_detail.jsp?isbn=0465067093)

TL;DR: The idea of stacking depth, that is, where a participant can simulate the process of entering the virtual environment while already in such an environment, which can be repeated to several levels of depth, is introduced.