Knowledge Management and Collaborative Virtual Environments

Ivan Tomek (Jodrey School of Computer Science, Acadia University, Canada)

Abstract: Knowledge management systems provide three basic services: information capture, storage and organization, and access. This paper argues that collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) provide features that make them uniquely suited as an integral part of information capture. After introducing CVEs, we present our work in this area and outline our future plans.

Keywords: collaborative virtual environments, computer supported collaborative work, information capture, knowledge management

Categories: C.2, D.2.6, H.1.2, H.3, H.5