Integrating Advanced Collaborative Capabilities into Web-Based Word Processors

Interaction in Web-Based Learning

Encyclopedia of Distance Learning ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-555-9.ch168 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 1130-1139

Author(s):

Adams Bodomo

Keyword(s):

Digital Libraries ◽

Technological Development ◽

Local Area ◽

Digital Cameras ◽

Web Based ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Information Communications Technology ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Word Processors

At the beginning of the 21st century, we are faced with an age of rapid technological development in information and communication. Issues of educational reform have never been more urgent than now. One of the major challenges is how to design our educational system, in general, and our methods of instruction, in particular, to produce graduates who are better prepared to take up jobs in a knowledge-based environment characterized by a pervasive use of information communications technology (ICT). ICTs, especially modern digital ones, include various types of computers; digital cameras; local-area networking; the Internet and the World Wide Web; CD-ROMs and DVDs; and applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, tutorials, simulations, e-mail, digital libraries, computer-mediated conferencing, videoconferencing, and virtual reality (Blurton, 1999). Four main features of these modern digital ICTs make them stand out as very useful educational tools. These are integration of multimedia, flexibility of use, connectivity, and interactivity (Blurton, 1999). The main focus

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Guaranteeing Correctness for Collaboration on Documents Using an Optimal Locking Protocol

International Journal of Distributed Systems and Technologies ◽

10.4018/jdst.2011100102 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 17-29

Author(s):

Stijn Dekeyser

Keyword(s):

Concurrency Control ◽

Management Tools ◽

Version Management ◽

Web Based ◽

New Methods ◽

Locking Protocol ◽

Word Processors ◽

Document Level

Collaboration on documents has been supported for several decades through a variety of systems and tools; recently a renewed interest is apparent through the appearance of new collaborative editors and applications. Some distributed groupware systems are plug-ins for standalone word processors while others have a purely web-based existence. Most exemplars of the new breed of systems are based on Operational Transformations, although some are using traditional version management tools and still others utilize document-level locking techniques. All existing techniques have their drawbacks, creating opportunities for new methods. The authors present a novel collaborative technique for documents which is based on transactions, schedulers, conflicts, and locks. It is not meant to replace existing techniques; rather, it can be used in specific situations where a strict form of concurrency control is required. While the approach of presentation in this article is highly formal with an emphasis on proving desirable properties such as guaranteed correctness, the work is part of a project which aims to fully implement the technique.

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Guaranteeing Correctness for Collaboration on Documents Using an Optimal Locking Protocol

Development of Distributed Systems from Design to Application and Maintenance ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-2647-8.ch011 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 185-198

Author(s):

Stijn Dekeyser ◽

Jan Hidders

Keyword(s):

Concurrency Control ◽

Management Tools ◽

Version Management ◽

Web Based ◽

New Methods ◽

Locking Protocol ◽

Word Processors ◽

Document Level

Collaboration on documents has been supported for several decades through a variety of systems and tools; recently a renewed interest is apparent through the appearance of new collaborative editors and applications. Some distributed groupware systems are plug-ins for standalone word processors while others have a purely web-based existence. Most exemplars of the new breed of systems are based on Operational Transformations, although some are using traditional version management tools and still others utilize document-level locking techniques. All existing techniques have their drawbacks, creating opportunities for new methods. The authors present a novel collaborative technique for documents which is based on transactions, schedulers, conflicts, and locks. It is not meant to replace existing techniques; rather, it can be used in specific situations where a strict form of concurrency control is required. While the approach of presentation in this article is highly formal with an emphasis on proving desirable properties such as guaranteed correctness, the work is part of a project which aims to fully implement the technique.

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Interaction in Web-Based Learning

Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-198-8.ch179 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 1250-1258

Author(s):

Adams Bodomo

Keyword(s):

Digital Libraries ◽

Technological Development ◽

Local Area ◽

Digital Cameras ◽

Web Based ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Information Communications Technology ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Word Processors

At the beginning of the 21s t century, we are faced with an age of rapid technological development in information and communication. Issues of educational reform have never been more urgent than now. One of the major challenges is how to design our educational system, in general, and our methods of instruction, in particular, to produce graduates who are better prepared to take up jobs in a knowledge-based environment characterized by a pervasive use of information communications technology (ICT). ICTs, especially modern digital ones, include various types of computers; digital cameras; local-area networking; the Internet and the World Wide Web; CD-ROMs and DVDs; and applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, tutorials, simulations, e-mail, digital libraries, computer-mediated conferencing, videoconferencing, and virtual reality (Blurton, 1999). Four main features of these modern digital ICTs make them stand out as very useful educational tools. These are integration of multimedia, flexibility of use, connectivity, and interactivity (Blurton, 1999).

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Could you write your next paper with Google Docs?

10.53731/r294649-6f79289-8cw90 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Martin Fenner

Keyword(s):

Web Based ◽

Google Docs ◽

Microsoft Word ◽

Writing Tools ◽

Word Processors

Google Docs and Zoho Writer are web-based writing tools that have gained many of the features of traditional word processors such as Microsoft Word. Looking at Google Docs as an example (Zoho Writer shares many of the strenghts and weaknesses), ...

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The PBL-Evaluator: a web-based tool for assessment in tutorials

Journal of Dental Education ◽

10.1002/j.0022-0337.1998.62.9.tb03231.x ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 62 (9) ◽

pp. 671-674

Author(s):

JF Chaves ◽

JA Chaves ◽

MS Lantz

Keyword(s):

Web Based

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Using Popular Mobile Devices in Voice Therapy

Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders ◽

10.1044/vvd23.3.82 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 82-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eva van Leer

Keyword(s):

Exercise Behavior ◽

Voice Therapy ◽

Pure Oxygen ◽

Mobile Platforms ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Web Based ◽

Motivational Messages ◽

Related Information ◽

Health Related ◽

Tailored Approach

Mobile tools are increasingly available to help individuals monitor their progress toward health behavior goals. Commonly known commercial products for health and fitness self-monitoring include wearable devices such as the Fitbit© and Nike + Pedometer© that work independently or in conjunction with mobile platforms (e.g., smartphones, media players) as well as web-based interfaces. These tools track and graph exercise behavior, provide motivational messages, offer health-related information, and allow users to share their accomplishments via social media. Approximately 2 million software programs or “apps” have been designed for mobile platforms (Pure Oxygen Mobile, 2013), many of which are health-related. The development of mobile health devices and applications is advancing so quickly that the Food and Drug Administration issued a Guidance statement with the purpose of defining mobile medical applications and describing a tailored approach to their regulation.

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