Aditya Johri
Location: (Blacksburg, VA)
Personal Research Web Page: http://filebox.vt.edu/users/ajohri/toolslab
Keywords: Virtual Teams, CSCW, Creativity and Technology, Educational Technology (CSCL), Learning Sciences, Knowledge Networks, Engineering Design, Collaboration in Open Source Projects
Posted on: Friday, June 5th, 2009
Broad Research Area: Computer Science Education / Educational Technology, HCI / CSCW, Information Systems / Information Science, Social Computing / Social Informatics
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At the technology, open organizing, & learning sciences laboratory (toolsLAB) we examine how digital tools afford new ways of reorganizing knowledge sharing and knowledge building and impact learning and work practices. Through a fundamental understanding of the change occurring within the workplace and learning envirnments, we aim to design tools and technologies that can support creativity and innovation. Our current projects are looking at the use of Tablet PCs in engineering design, the use Wiki-based platforms for student advising, social network analysis of research collaborations, and learning practices in open source communities. Another major thrust of our lab is examination of communication and collaboration in virtual and globally distributed teams. This position will provide experience with field studies, technology development, and an opportunity to shape the education of future engineers.
