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What is Virtual Collaboration

Chapter 30
Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
When people who are geographically separated but are working interdependently on shared outcomes rely on technology-mediated communication, rather than Face-to-Face communication to work on their project (Wainfan & Davis, 2004).
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Virtual Collaboration in Immersive and Non-Immersive Virtual Environments
Rosanna M. Guadagno (The University of Alabama, USA) and Katrin E. Allmendinger (The University of Alabama, USA)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-863-5.ch030
Abstract
This chapter reviews contemporary research on virtual collaboration. In particular, we focus on synchronous communication and collaboration processes in virtual conferencing environments. In a virtual conference, interactants are geographically distant but their avatars (virtual representations) appear in the same virtual conference room. Two types of virtual collaboration are examined. First, we review new findings on research in immersive virtual conferencing. Next, we review recent findings on social interaction in non-immersive virtual conferencing. Specifically, we examine the impact of social interaction on these communication technologies. Finally, we conclude with speculation about the future trends in virtual collaboration.
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Chapter 8
Developing Key Competences for Life-Long Learning through Virtual Collaboration: Teaching ICT in English as a Medium of Instruction
An approach to collaboration that integrates online tools as mediators in the interaction among group members (see collaborative learning).
Published in Chapter: Developing Key Competences for Life-Long Learning through Virtual Collaboration: Teaching ICT in English as a Medium of Instruction; From: Handbook of Research on Foreign Language Education in the Digital Age
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Chapter 24
E-Collaboration Concepts, Systems, and Applications
Virtual collaboration is defined as collaboration, which is conducted without face-to-face interaction, enabled by technology.
Published in Chapter: E-Collaboration Concepts, Systems, and Applications; From: Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications
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Chapter 31
A Proposition for Developing Trust and Relational Synergy in International e-Collaborative Groups
Consists of communication interaction taking place in a virtual space with the aid of communication and information technologies.
Published in Chapter: A Proposition for Developing Trust and Relational Synergy in International e-Collaborative Groups; From: Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergy
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Chapter 23
Social Media as Positive Disruption in Education, E-Learning and B-Learning
The process of collaborating on a project, for work, training or social pursuits) via virtual means. Examples include email, Second Life, Skype, Googledocs, WebEx, BaseCamp, etc
Published in Chapter: Social Media as Positive Disruption in Education, E-Learning and B-Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Business Social Networking: Organizational, Managerial, and Technological Dimensions
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Chapter 30
Virtual Collaboration in Immersive and Non-Immersive Virtual Environments
When people who are geographically separated but are working interdependently on shared outcomes rely on technology-mediated communication, rather than Face-to-Face communication to work on their project (Wainfan & Davis, 2004).
Published in Chapter: Virtual Collaboration in Immersive and Non-Immersive Virtual Environments; From: Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
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Chapter 10
Professional Development and Adjunct Perspectives
Professionals using different technology to work together remotely.
Published in Chapter: Professional Development and Adjunct Perspectives; From: Adjunct Faculty in Online Higher Education: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners
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Chapter 70
Evaluating Organisational Readiness for Virtual Collaboration
The authors define virtual collaboration as a joint effort of multiple entities either internally or externally who work as groups to accomplish tasks or projects. Collaborations may be asynchronous; not necessarily working together at the same time, or synchronous; collaborative partners are working together simultaneously and in communication, enabled by ICT.
Published in Chapter: Evaluating Organisational Readiness for Virtual Collaboration; From: Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations
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Chapter 72
Evaluating Virtual Organisational Preparedness
The authors define virtual collaboration as a joint effort of multiple entities either internally or externally who work as groups to accomplish tasks or projects. Collaborations may be asynchronous; not necessarily working together at the same time, or synchronous; collaborative partners are working together simultaneously and in communication, enabled by ICT.
Published in Chapter: Evaluating Virtual Organisational Preparedness; From: Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations
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