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Some nonverbal signals, like gestures, are not available in computer-supported communication based on audio and textual messages. Therefore computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is subjected to restrictions concerning the process of communication. The effects of nonverbal signs and their relevance in collaborative virtual environments are reported. An experimental study was performed to investigate the effects of the availability of nonverbal signs on the communication process, performance measures and subjective ratings regarding the 3D virtual environment and the communication. Differences concerning objective communication variables, such as number of interruptions, did not reach the level of statistical significance. Providing nonverbal signs in collaborative virtual environments, however, leads to higher motivation and a smoother communication process. The results are discussed with regard to CSCL applications.
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Allmendinger, K., Troitzsch, H., Hesse, F.W., Spada, H. (2003). Nonverbal Signs in Virtual Environments. In: Wasson, B., Ludvigsen, S., Hoppe, U. (eds) Designing for Change in Networked Learning Environments. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0195-2_52
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