Topic – Computer Supported Cooperative Work
Objectives
- Define the term computer-supported cooperative work and groupware
- Describe reasons for the creation and proliferation of groupware
- Classify various types of groupware based on function and use
- Different/same time
- Different/same place
- Describe different users and functions of groupware including:
- Complementary partners
- Lecture or demonstration
- Necessary partners
- Conference
- Directed conference
- Structured work process
- Electronic classroom or meeting room
- Describe considerations in design of groupware
- Describe possible sources resistance to groupware
- Describe organizational issues
Summary
The basic issues associated with groupware and software systems to support cooperative work are discussed in detail with associated issues.
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