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Introduction

Module Goals

  • Understanding of various forms of collaboration and communication technologies in terms of their design and their impact on collaboration
  • Understanding of the use of collaboration and communication tools in a variety of contexts
  • Ability to design and analyse collaboration and communication technologies

Coursework: 15th October Due: 11th December

CSCW - Computer Supported Cooperative Work

Computer-supported cooperative work or CSCW is computer-assisted coordinated activity carried out by groups of collaborating individuals

Human Communication​

  • Used for: Social Construction of Meaning
  • Requires conditions for producing a shared meaning
  • Affected by temporal and spatial issues
  • Affected by social and cultural contexts

Modes of Interaction in CW

  • Developing reciprocal awareness
    • What are people doing, why, what's important right now
  • Directing Attention
  • Negotiation