Conceptual, communicative and pragmatic aspects of interaction forms-rich interaction model for collaborative virtual environments

This paper provides a form-oriented description and applicable model of interaction in the context of collaborative virtual environments (CVE). The construction and the main categories of the conceptual interaction form model are described through examples and previous work The evaluation and validation of the model is illustrated by delineating the research process conducted by the author. Furthermore, the benefits and limitations of the model are discussed in the light of CVE analysis and design.