Barriers and Biases in Computer-Mediated Knowledge Communication: And How They May Be Overcome

Barriers and Biases in Computer-Mediated Knowledge Communication: And How They May Be Overcome, 9780387243177 (0387243178), Springer, 2005

This books deals with computer-mediated cooperation and communication scenarios in teaching and learning situations, leisure activities (e.g. laypersons looking for expert information on the internet), and net-based communication at work. Such scenarios will become increasingly important. But the successful use of such computer-mediated settings is not trivial. Cooperative learning and work itself requires special skills and strategies. And the technical settings with sometimes restricted, sometimes new possibilities for communication add problems on top of the cooperation itself. What are the barriers in computer-mediated communication for cooperative learning and work? Which are the most relevant biases in computer-mediated information processing?

Based on empirical research, the contributors from psychology, education and computer sciences offer different perspectives on the nature and causes of such barriers. The chapters also give an answer to the question as to how it might be possible to overcome these barriers and biases to fully gain advantage from the new technical opportunities. These results and answers are of interest for students as well as for researchers in all fields related to the use and evaluation of computer software in communication settings.

Comments

Amazing Books

Scaling Lean & Agile Development: Thinking and Organizational Tools for Large-Scale Scrum

Addison Wesley, 2008

Lean Development and Agile Methods for Large-Scale Products: Key Thinking and Organizational Tools for Sustainable Competitive Success

Increasingly, large product-development organizations are turning to lean thinking, agile principles and...

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2: A Digital Photographer's Guide

Focal Press, 2008

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has taken the photography world by storm! Let two industry experts, Dave Huss and David Plotkin, help you get up to speed fast with the all-new version 2. This complete reference for all users of Lightroom starts out with the basics, covering each available tool found in Lightroom with step-by-step clarity. The book then...

Quantum Computer Science: An Introduction

Cambridge University Press, 2007

In the 1990's it was realized that quantum physics has some spectacular applications in computer science. This book is a concise introduction to quantum computation, developing the basic elements of this new branch of computational theory without assuming any background in physics. It begins with an introduction to the quantum theory from a...

The History of Approximation Theory: From Euler to Bernstein

Birkhauser, 2005

The problem of approximating a given quantity is one of the oldest challenges faced by mathematicians. Its increasing importance in contemporary mathematics has created an entirely new area known as Approximation Theory. The modern theory was initially developed along two divergent schools of thought: the Eastern or Russian group, employing...

C# 5.0 Pocket Reference: Instant Help for C# 5.0 Programmers

O'Reilly, 2012

When you need answers for programming with C# 5.0, this practical and tightly focused book tells you exactly what you need to know—without long introductions or bloated samples. Easy to browse, it’s ideal as quick reference or as a guide to get you rapidly up to speed if you already know Java, C++, or an earlier version...

Canon EOS 30D Guide to Digital SLR Photography

Course Technology PTR, 2006

If you own a digital SLR camera, then you're serious about photography. As an avid photographer, you owe it to yourself to make the most out of your cutting-edge equipment. Somewhere between the tedious user manual full of technical garble and the generic how to digital photography books is the ideal guide to your EOS 30D. Welcome to that guide!...