Description
Today’s complex and dynamic business environment creates a demand for college graduates who can effectively use collaboration technologies in teamwork. However, choosing and using appropriate technologies can be a challenging task. In this research, we propose a comprehensive study on evaluating and promoting appropriate collaboration technology for student teams. The research plan includes three phases: 1) identifying the important features of collaboration technologies; 2) creating an evaluation framework, assessing available collaboration technology products on the market, and making a recommendation, and 3) empirically validating the effectiveness of the selected collaboration technology product. Results from phase one revealed that students consider document and content sharing, supporting team communication and no cost of the technology as the top three features of collaboration technologies. Our study, once fully implemented, will provide deeper understanding and guidance on successfully using collaboration technologies in teamwork at a college setting.
Recommended Citation
Guo, Rong; Li, Lei; Shen, Yide; and Zheng, Guangzhi, "Which Collaboration Technologies Best Support Student Teamwork? An Empirical Investigation" (2015). AMCIS 2015 Proceedings. 21.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2015/ISEdu/GeneralPresentations/21
Which Collaboration Technologies Best Support Student Teamwork? An Empirical Investigation
Today’s complex and dynamic business environment creates a demand for college graduates who can effectively use collaboration technologies in teamwork. However, choosing and using appropriate technologies can be a challenging task. In this research, we propose a comprehensive study on evaluating and promoting appropriate collaboration technology for student teams. The research plan includes three phases: 1) identifying the important features of collaboration technologies; 2) creating an evaluation framework, assessing available collaboration technology products on the market, and making a recommendation, and 3) empirically validating the effectiveness of the selected collaboration technology product. Results from phase one revealed that students consider document and content sharing, supporting team communication and no cost of the technology as the top three features of collaboration technologies. Our study, once fully implemented, will provide deeper understanding and guidance on successfully using collaboration technologies in teamwork at a college setting.