Development and implementation of a Web-enabled CyberCollaboratory for Asynchronous Teams (Web-CCAT)

This paper describes the theoretical foundation, architecture, and implementation of Web-CCAT, a CyberCollaboratory for Asynchronous Teams. Through Web-CCAT students have asynchronous access to software tools such as group decision support system (GDSS); multi-user, computer aided software engineering (CASE); and multi-user project management. Because Web-CCAT is a flexible environment, it can be used for group project assignments incorporated into either a traditional, face-to-face pedagogy or a distance learning pedagogy. The primary objectives for Web-CCAT are to provide our students with the opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of cooperative learning experiences without having to coordinate meetings or come to campus; and to provide a richer collaborative environment asynchronously than is possible in a traditional face-to-face classroom