Collaborative technologies are broadly defined here as technologies that enable collaboration among individuals engaged in a common task. Examples of such technologies are Web-based chat tools, Web-based asynchronous conferencing tools, e-mail, listservs, collaborative writing tools, group decision support systems, etc.

Learning processes are defined as specific processes that support or lead to the sharing or creation of knowledge. Examples of such processes are interdepartmental meetings, instructor-student interaction, and expert-novice interaction. Other processes, such as group-based organizational development, software development and product design, may also incorporate knowledge sharing and creation components. As such, they can also be considered for this mini-track provided that the learning component of these processes is explicitly addressed in the paper.

This mini-track invites papers on the following topics:

• Design and implementation of collaborative technologies to support learning processes.
• Assessment of the impact of collaborative technologies on learning processes.
• Theoretical considerations on links between collaborative technologies and learning processes.

Mini Track Co-Chairs

Ned Kock
Temple University
kock@joda.cis.temple.edu

Kelly Hilmer
Virginia Tech
khilmer@vt.edu

Craig Standing
Edith Cowan University
c.standing@ecu.edu.au

Stanley Clark
Stevens Institute of Technology
sclark@stevens-tech.edu