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WBC 2005 1
Communication of Institutional Knowledge and Professional
Interaction in a Virtual Community of Students and Faculty
Vicki L. Gregory & Diane AustinSchool of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of South FloridaTampa, Florida USA
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What does having a Community imply?
Personal needs and goals are enhanced through interaction
Shared purposePolicies and guidelines are
developed and followedSafe environment
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Progress Since Last Year
Extension of main categories of information from 4 to 14.
Virtual advising “groups”VOIP – Elluminate Live!Procedures for use in Emergencies
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Main and Sub-categories
DiscussionBoard
(Main Category)
I Have a Question?
Cyber Cafe LIS Resources
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VoIP – Elluminate Live!
Typing and Spelling challengedAll students to feel more connected
by hearing instructors’ and other students’ voices
Software also allows for webcam for pictures of instructors or students.
Goal - Elluminate Live! software linked from the Community
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Emergency Procedures
Charley + Frances +Ivan + Jeanne =
Need for a planThe Community was
engaged to help us to know about students with severe problems.
Community helped students get what they needed to get on with their classes.
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Florida
JacksonvilleOrlandoTampa Ft. Lauderdale
Miami
Key WestTo drive from the Panhandle to Key West is
approximately 840 miles (1352 km) or a 14-hour drive.
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Future Plans
Revise and consolidate some of the main menu categories through user feedback and usage statistics.
Continued developed of software to allow for voice and video on the Community, not just in classes.
Development of more subgroups for special purposes within the Community.