Electronic Meetings - CSCW & GDSS

Definition of CSCW and Groupware

CSCW Domain & Goals

CSCW in the Office

CSCW Time and Place Grid

Overview of Groupware Applications

Groupware systems that support synchronous communication

GDSS

GroupKit

Groupware systems that support asynchronous communication

Lotus Notes

Object Lens

Groupware system that support both synchronous and asynchronous communication

NLS

Difficulties encountered in developing groupware

Factors contributing to the failure of groupware systems

Factors contributing to the success of groupware systems