Studies of Distributed Multimedia Support for Group Collaboration via the Web

该项目的主要目标是建立有关如何最大限度地利用多媒体的不同模式的知识，随时随地的群体支持系统。该项目将在一段时间内对同一组使用的“组合”或“混合匹配”模式进行试验。这些类型的系统和使用模式很可能在未来十年中最为流行，然而，在迄今为止发表的212项关于群体决策支持系统的研究中，还没有对这种现象进行其他实验。研究将整合理论发展、实证研究和技术创新，并可能包括对照实验。需要研究的其他方面可能包括任务和技术的相互作用，更复杂的多标准决策分析工具的使用，以及文化特征与技术的相互作用。该研究将有助于发展和整合有效的计算机支持协同工作的理论，并改善分布式协同工作（如软件工程工作）的过程和结果。http://eies.njit.edu/~hiltz

The primary goal of this project is to build knowledge about how to maximize the effectiveness of different modes of use of multi-media, anytime/anyplace group support systems. The project will experiment with "combination" or "mix and match" modes used by the same group over a period of time. These are the types of systems and patterns of use which are likely to be most prevalent over the next decade, yet there are no other experiments on such a phenomenon in 212 studies published to date on group decision support systems. The research will integrate theory development, empirical research, and technology innovations, and may include controlled experiments. Other aspects to be studied may include the interaction of task and technology, the use of more sophisticated multi-criteria decision analysis tools, and the interaction of cultural characteristics with technology. The research will help to develop and integrate theories of effective computer support for collaborative work, and improve the process and outcomes of distributed collaborative work, such as software engineering work. http://eies.njit.edu/~hiltz