The Dynamics of Collaborative Design  

The University of Colorado at Denver’s Internet Task Force designed a home page on the World Wide Web (WWW) for the School of Education, while simultaneously studying the group dynamics of the collaborative learning/design process. We developed a 4-point model which is appropriate for technically sophisticated adult learners, instructional designers, software developers, and information technologists. Critical features are reflection-in-action, building a common knowledge base, taking ownership of an authentic task, and generating research questions.

Sherry, Lorraine C. and Karen Madsen Myers. STC Proceedings (1996). Presentations>Collaboration>TC

Forming a Policies and Procedures Professional Interest Committe  

This session offers participants an opportunity to learn and contribute ideas about forming a policies and procedures professional interest committee (PIC) within STC. The presenter defines 'policies and procedures' and its growing importance in industry. Represents STC’s requirements for forming a PIC. He proposes a mission statement, goals, objectives, and activities for having this PIC. Participants comment on and volunteer for making this PIC a success.

Urgo, Raymond E. STC Proceedings (1994). Presentations>Collaboration>TC>STC

Using Multiple Communication Methods to Disseminate Information About Technical Research  

Technology transfer was a critical component of a research effort designed to develop, test, and evaluate new electronics assembly methods and cleaning techniques to eliminate the use of ozone depleting substances in military hardware manufacturing. Providing technical direction to small and mediumsized companies was critical to not only ensure that the electronic hardware produced conforms to military standards, but to also assure continued reliability of “mission critical” military and space electronic hardware manufactured with these new materials. Four technology transfer methods were initially targeted to transfer information, including (1) newsletters (2) courses, seminars, and conferences (3) bulletin boards, networks (4) satellite broadcasts.

Pierson, John and Leigh F. McElvaney. STC Proceedings (1996). Presentations>Collaboration>TC