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Reengineering the learming process in a transport company

De Vries, P. (author), Lukosch, H.K. (author)

Swift changes in the regulations and the organization of the transport sector make innovation an absolute necessity. A company’s ability to cope with these changes depends largely on the learning capacity of the organization. Therefore in the transport case described in this paper the company decided that reengineering of the learning strategy...

conference paper 2010

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Intellectual property management in cross-organizational collaboration

Warnier, M. (author), Lukosch, S. (author), Heutelbeck, D. (author)

conference paper 2010

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The other city: Designing a serious game for crisis training in close protection

Lukosch, H.K. (author), Van Ruijven, T.W.J. (author), Verbraeck, A. (author)

Effective training methods are key to successful crisis management in close protection. This paper discusses the outcomes of a project on the development of a serious game, a virtual training environment for close protection. The aims of the game are to improve situational awareness and communications skills at the individual and team level. Two...

conference paper 2012

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A novel gesture-based interface for crime scene investigation in mediated reality

Lukosch, S.G. (author), Poelman, R. (author), Akman, O. (author), Jonker, P.P. (author)

This paper introduces a novel gesture-based interface for crime scene investigation. The interface is part of a mediated reality system in which remote collaboration is supported. Requirements elicited from interviews and interactive sessions showed that our gesture-based user interface is effective in operating a 3D interface and allows the...

conference paper 2012

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The other city - desigining a serious game for crisis training in close protection

Lukosch, H.K. (author), Van Ruijven, T.W.J. (author), Verbraeck, A. (author)

Effective training methods are key to successful crisis management in close protection. This paper discusses the outcomes of a project on the development of a serious game, a virtual training environment for close protection. The aims of the game are to improve situational awareness and communications skills at the individual and team level. Two...

conference paper 2012

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Adaptive Collaboration Support Systems: Designing Collaboration Support for Dynamic Environments

Janeiro, J. (author), Knoll, S.W. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Kolfschoten, G.L. (author)

Today, engineering systems offer a variety of local and webbased applications to support collaboration by assisting groups in structuring activities, generating and sharing data, and improving group communication. To ensure the quality of collaboration, engineering system design needs to analyze and define possible collaboration processes....

conference paper 2012

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An integrative approach to diagram-based collaborative brainstorming

Azevedo, D. (author), Janeiro Lopes Da Silva, J. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Briggs, R.O. (author), Fonseca, B. (author)

The need for computer supported collaboration has grown over the last years and made collaboration processes an important factor within organizations. This trend has resulted in the development of a variety of tools and technologies to support the various forms of collaboration. Many collaborative processes, e.g. strategy building, scenario...

conference paper 2011

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Comparing presence, workload and situational awareness in a collaborative real world and augmented reality scenario

Datcu, D. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Lukosch, H.K. (author)

This paper compares presence, workload and situational awareness in a real world and augmented reality scenario when collaboratively solving a complex problem. A game of jointly building a tower of colored blocks is used as an approximation of a shared task. Individual expertise is modeled as the possibility to move blocks of a distinct color...

conference paper 2013

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Frozen stories: Capturing and utilizing frozen stories for teaching of project managers

Buttler, T. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Verbraeck, A. (author)

Learning from projects is one of the major challenges which appears to be critical to consistent success of project-based organizations. To learn from past projects for current problem situations, knowledge and experience often has to be shared across time or space. However, while it seems to be possible to capture explicit knowledge (e.g. about...

conference paper 2011

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A knowledge based platform to support informal learning in do-it-yourself retail stores

Lukosch, H.K. (author), de Vries, P. (author)

This paper is about an innovative approach to informal, workplace related learning in do-ityourself retail stores. Most organizations ignore informal learning as a strategic tool, although this kind of learning dominates the workplace in many organizations. The objective of the project described here was to facilitate informal learning practices...

conference paper 2011

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Rethinking lessons learned processes

Buttler, T. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Kolfschoten, G.L. (author), Verbraeck, A. (author)

Lessons learned are one way to retain experience and knowledge in project-based organizations, helping them to prevent reinventin,g the wheel or to repeat past mistakes. However, there are several challenges that make these lessonts learned processes a challenging endeavor. These include capturing knowledge about project mai!Iagement, allowing...

conference paper 2012

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The evaluation process of short training sessions in organizations

Overschie, M.G.F. (author), Lukosch, H.K. (author), De Vries, P. (author)

This paper presents a critical reflection of the evaluation of learning processes in organizations. Based on learning and evaluation theories and concepts we discuss qualitative and quantitative evaluation processes, and its relationship to short training sessions to foster sustainable development. Short training sessions solve barriers for...

conference paper

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Physical chemical tests, gamma irradation and augmented reality technology for the conservation of textile and leather heritage artefacts

Stanculescu, I.R. (author), Datcu, D. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Moise, V.I. (author), Manea, M.M. (author), Virgolici, M. (author), Miu, L. (author), Ponta, C.C. (author)

conference paper 2012

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Diminishing Chat Confusion by Multiple Visualizations

Holmer, T. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Kunz, V. (author)

In this article, we address the problem of confusion and co-text-loss in chat communication, identify requirements for a solution, discuss related work and present a new approach for addressing co-text loss in text-based chats. We report about first experiences with our solution and give an outlook on future work directions. The core idea of our...

journal article 2009

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Using augmented reality for supporting information exchange in teams from the security domain

Datcu, D. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Lukosch, H.K. (author), Cidota, M.A. (author)

The performance of operational teams in the security domain relies on quick and adequate exchange of context-related information. Currently, this information exchange is mainly based on oral communication. This paper reports on different scenarios from the security domain in which augmented reality (AR) techniques are used to support such...

journal article 2015

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An Approach for Asynchronous Awareness Support in Collaborative Non-Linear Storytelling

Schumann, J. (author), Buttler, T. (author), Lukosch, S. (author)

Workspace awareness support is mandatory for group support systems. It allows users not only to follow actions of others, but to understand and respond to any changes others make to the workspace. In this paper, we present a novel approach for asynchronous awareness support by offering different filters to retrieve relevant awareness information...

journal article 2012

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On the Development and Usability of a Diagram-based Collaborative Brainstorming Component

Azevedo, D. (author), Fonseca, B. (author), Paredes, H. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author), Janeiro Lopes Da Silva, J. (author), Briggs, R.O. (author)

The need for computer-supported collaboration has grown over the last years and made collaboration an important factor within organizations. This trend has resulted in the development of a variety of tools and technologies to support the various forms of collaboration. Many collaborative processes, e.g. strategy building, scenario analysis, root...

journal article 2013

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Understanding Tools and Practices for Distributed Pair Programming

Schümmer, T. (author), Lukosch, S.G. (author)

When considering the principles for eXtreme Programming, distributed eXtreme Programming, especially distributed pair programming, is a paradox predetermined to failure. However, global software development as well as the outsourcing of software development are integral parts of software projects. Hence, the support for distributed pair...

journal article 2009

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Collaboration in Augmented Reality

Lukosch, S. (author), Billinghurst, M. (author), Alem, L. (author), Kiyokawa, K. (author)

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that allows users to view and interact in real time with virtual images seamlessly superimposed over the real world. AR systems can be used to create unique collaborative experiences. For example, co-located users can see shared 3D virtual objects that they interact with, or a user can annotate the live...

journal article 2015

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Utilizing verbally told stories for informal knowledge management

Lukosch, S.G. (author), Klebl, M. (author), Buttler, T. (author)

In knowledge management, the act of telling stories is utilized to capture and convey knowledge. Spoken language is the basis for telling stories. Collaborative audio-based storytelling uses the act of verbally telling stories in groups. In this paper, we explore how to utilize verbally told stories for informal knowledge management. To identify...

journal article 2011