CSCW and Software Engineering

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CSCW and Software Engineering

Dr -Ing Stefan Werner

Dr.-Ing. Stefan Werner

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Table of Content

1. Introduction to Global Engineering

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2. Introduction to CSCW and Groupware

2 1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.1 The time-space taxonomy

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2.1.2 Application level classification

2.1.3 The 3C Model

2.2 Distributed Systems

2.3 Distributed Applications

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2. Introduction to CSCW and Groupware

Computer Supported Cooperative Working (CSCW)

„looks at how groups work and seeks to discover how technology

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E n g i n e e r i n g S c i e n c e s

(especially computers) can help them work." [Eli91]

- CSCW is an inter disciplinary

research area !!

D e v e l o p m e n t o f U s e a n d A s s e s m e n t E c o n o m i c s C o m p u t e r C S C W T o o l s A p p r e c i a t io n a n d M e t h o d o l o g y o f C o o p e r a t i v e W o r k o f T o o l s _{S o c i o l o g y} S c i e n c e P s y c h o l o g y O r g a n i s a t i o n T h e o r y E r g o n o m i c s

Groupware

„is a generic term for specialized computer aids that are designed for

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the use of collaborative work groups. Typically, these groups are small

project-oriented teams that have important tasks and tight deadlines.

Groupware can involve software, hardware, services and/or group

process support." [Joh88]

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2. Introduction to CSCW and Groupware

History of CSCW

60s:

Dough Engelbart`s vision of

a conference room for

twenty people, sharing a

screen display and mouse

cursor control

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70s: office-automation – group support in the office area-

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80s:

- vision of a worldwide computer network

- increasing interest in computer supported cooperation

increasing interest in computer supported cooperation

- intensive research in several disciplines

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2. Introduction to CSCW and Groupware

History of CSCW

1986:

first CSCW conference in Austin Texas

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1988:

Robert Johansen: Groupware: Computer Support for Business

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.1 The time-space taxonomy

Room

Time

Same time

Different time

Same

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.1 The time-space taxonomy

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Room

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predictable

Different room

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.2 Application Level Classification

• Message systems

• Group editors

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• Electronic meeting rooms

• Conferencing systems

• Shared information spaces

Shared information spaces

• Intelligent agents

• Coordination systems

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.2 Application Level Classification

Application Level

Classification

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Message systems

– Group editors

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Electronic meeting rooms

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– Conferencing systems

– Shared information spaces

– Intelligent agents

– Coordination systems

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.2 Application Level Classification

Application Level

Classification

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Message systems

– Group editors

–

Electronic meeting rooms

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– Conferencing systems

– Shared information spaces

– Intelligent agents

– Coordination systems

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.2 Application Level Classification

Application Level

Classification

−

Message systems

– Group editors

–

Electronic meeting rooms

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– Conferencing systems

– Shared information spaces

– Intelligent agents

– Coordination systems

Electronic Meeting Room at UDE in BC 203

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.2 Application Level Classification

Application Level

Classification

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Message systems

– Group editors

– Electronic meeting rooms

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–

Conferencing systems

– Shared information spaces

– Intelligent agents

– Coordination systems

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.2 Application Level Classification

Application Level

Classification

−

Message systems

– Group editors

– Electronic meeting rooms

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–

Conferencing systems

– Shared information spaces

– Intelligent agents

– Coordination systems

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2.1 Classification of CSCW and Groupware

2.1.2 Application Level Classification

Application Level

Classification

−

Message systems

– Group editors

– Electronic meeting rooms

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–

Conferencing systems

– Shared information spaces

– Intelligent agents

– Coordination systems