NDLI: 3D virtual worlds enriching innovation and collaboration in information systems research, development, and commercialisation

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Dreher, C. Reiners, T. Dreher, N. Dreher, H.
Copyright Year	2009
Description	Author affiliation: Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia (Dreher, C.; Reiners, T.; Dreher, N.; Dreher, H.)
Abstract	The increasing rate of technological development is changing how we interact socially, commercially, and politically, making this an exciting yet challenging time in which to live. As the pace of development is destabilising the status quo, it is increasingly important for individuals and organisations alike to adapt. Research, development, and commercialisation are important tools in facilitating innovation for organisations engaging in the modern knowledge/networked economy. As an emergent player in the networked economy, Digital Ecosystems have great potential for innovation. In particular 3D Virtual Worlds offer exciting opportunities for Information Systems research, development, and commercialisation. By their very structure, 3D Virtual Worlds such as Second Life provide a powerful context for innovation and collaboration: Second Life users are immersed in a 3D environment and empowered by a menu-based object-builder and a programming language; in-built text, voice, and body-language communication tools enrich communication, collaboration, and help provide a rich contextual presence. The community of users apply themselves to all realms of human endeavour, from recreational socialisation to systems development and entrepreneurial ventures. The current paper describes a university research commercialisation systems development project (of an Automated Essay Grading system called MarkIT), that utilises a 3D Digital Ecosystem for both promotion and implementation. Subsequently, this paper discusses the benefits, limitations, and suggestions for future innovation in research, development, and commercialisation of Information Systems incorporating 3D Virtual Worlds.
Starting Page	168
Ending Page	173
File Size	1101943
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424423453
DOI	10.1109/DEST.2009.5276723
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-06-01
Publisher Place	Turkey
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Context Technological innovation Ecosystems Government Blogs research commercialisation 3D Digital Ecosystems Electronic mail Open source software 3D Virtual Worlds Information systems Information systems research knowledge transfer Collaboration Australia
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
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