There are many interface schemes that allow users to work at, and move between, focused
and contextual views of a dataset. We review and categorize these schemes according to …

A better understanding of how groupware systems have been evaluated in the past can help
to frame the discussion of what methods and techniques should be considered for future …

Supporting awareness of others is an idea that holds promise forimproving the usability of
real-time distributed groupware. However, there is little principled information available …

This essay considers the problem of defining the context that context-aware systems should
pay attention to from a human perspective. In particular, we argue that there are human …

Collaborative learning is widely used in elementary classrooms. However, when working
without technological support, some problems can be detected. We describe how …

Since its release in 2010, Apple's iPad has attracted much attention as an affordable and
flexible learning tool for all levels of education. A number of trials have been undertaken …

Users of synchronous groupware systems act boti as individual and as members of a group,
and designers must try to support both roles. However, the requirements of individuals and …

People working collaboratively must establish and maintain awareness of one another's
intentions, actions and results. Notification systems typically support awareness of the …

The effectiveness of group learning in asynchronous distributed learning groups depends
on the social interaction that takes place. This social interaction affects both cognitive and …

Purpose–The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines to help leaders understand and
lead virtual teams. Design/methodology/approach–This paper discusses the importance and …