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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
A groupware, also called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_software collaborative software], is a software that supports multiusers tasks on the same platform. Instead of a workflow processed centered task, groupwares enable a workflow information centered task in which all actors can access and modify an information.
A groupware, also called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_software collaborative software], is a software that supports multiusers tasks on the same platform. Instead of a [[workflow]] processed-centered task, groupwares enable a workflow information-centered task in which all actors can access and modify an information.


Groupwares aren't only softwares that permit to share and access the same information. [http://www.answers.com/groupware&r=67 Groupware also includes]:
Groupwares aren't only softwares that permit to share and access the same information. [http://www.answers.com/groupware&r=67 Groupware also includes]:
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*workflow, which allows messages and documents to be routed to the appropriate users, is often part of a groupware system.
*workflow, which allows messages and documents to be routed to the appropriate users, is often part of a groupware system.


==CSCW & CSCL==
== Typology ==
 
===CSCW===
 
===CSCL===
 
==Plateforms==
 
===Web===
 
===Software===
*[http://ning.com Ning]
*Belvedere


Here is a not so complete typology of different kinds of systems (including a few examples)


* "Mainstream" centralized groupware that also provide workflow facilities.
** MS SharePoint
** Lotus Notes
** [http://www.phprojekt.de/index.php PhProjekt] (Open source)
* Social web applications
** [http://ning.com Ning] (Social web apps server)
* Peer-to-peer groupware
** [http://groove.net Groove]
* [[Computer-supported collaborative learning]] systems ([[CSCL]])
** [[Knowledge Forum]]
* [[Computer-supported cooperative work]] systems ([[CSCW]])
* [[Content management system]]s and [[learning management system]]a always include some groupware components
* [[Forum]]s, in particular more complex forums that allow e.g. file attachments
** [[BSCW]]
* [[Wiki]]s, in particular ones that include additional features such as uploads, special discussion pages, and other "sharing" modules.
** [http://tikiwiki.org/ Tikiwiki] (Open source Wiki/CMS/Groupware)
** [http://www.mediawiki.org Mediawiki]


*Lotus Notes
.... in fact, most [[portal]]s can be used as groupware.
*MS SharePoint


==Resources==
==Resources==
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*[http://www.econ.kuleuven.ac.be/tew/academic/infosys/members/put/centers.htm CSCW Centers]
*[http://www.econ.kuleuven.ac.be/tew/academic/infosys/members/put/centers.htm CSCW Centers]


[[Category: Educational technologies]]
 
 
[[Category: Collaborative learning]]
[[Category: Portalware]]

Latest revision as of 15:29, 9 July 2009

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Introduction

A groupware, also called collaborative software, is a software that supports multiusers tasks on the same platform. Instead of a workflow processed-centered task, groupwares enable a workflow information-centered task in which all actors can access and modify an information.

Groupwares aren't only softwares that permit to share and access the same information. Groupware also includes:

  • document sharing and document management
  • group calendaring and scheduling
  • group contact and task management
  • threaded discussions
  • text chat
  • data conferencing and audio and videoconferencing
  • workflow, which allows messages and documents to be routed to the appropriate users, is often part of a groupware system.

Typology

Here is a not so complete typology of different kinds of systems (including a few examples)

.... in fact, most portals can be used as groupware.

Resources