Visualizing Argumentation: Software Tools for Collaborative and Educational Sense-Making (Computer Supported Cooperative Work)

Computer Supported Argument Visualization is attracting attention across education, science, public policy and business. More than ever, we need sense-making tools to help negotiate understanding in the face of multi-stakeholder, ill-structured problems. In order to be effective, these tools must support human cognitive and discursive processes, and provide suitable representations, services and user interfaces. Visualizing Argumentation is written by practitioners and researchers for colleagues working in collaborative knowledge media, educational technology and organizational sense-making. It will also be of interest to theorists interested in software tools which embody different argumentation models. Particular emphasis is placed on the usability and effectiveness of tools in different contexts. Among the key features are: - Case studies covering educational, public policy, business and scientific argumentation - Expanded, regularly updated resources on the companion website: www.VisualizingArgumentation.info "The old leadership idea of "vision" has been transformed in the face of wicked problems in the new organizational landscape. In this excellent book we find a comprehensive yet practical guide for using visual methods to collaborate in the construction of shared knowledge. This book is essential for managers and leaders seeking new ways of navigating complexity and chaos in the workplace." (Charles J. Palus, Ph. D, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA)

computer Supported Argument Visualization Is Attracting Attention Across Education, Science, Public Policy And Business. More Than Ever, We Need Sense-making Tools To Help Negotiate Understanding In The Face Of Multi-stakeholder, Ill-structured Problems. In Order To Be Effective, These Tools Must Support Human Cognitive And Discursive Processes, And Provide Suitable Representations, Services And User Interfaces. Visualizing Argumentation Is Written By Practitioners And Researchers For Colleagues Working In Collaborative Knowledge Media, Educational Technology And Organizational Sense-making. It Will Also Be Of Interest To Theorists Interested In Software Tools Which Embody Different Argumentation Models. Particular Emphasis Is Placed On The Usability And Effectiveness Of Tools In Different Contexts.
among The Key Features Are:
- Case Studies Covering Educational, Public Policy, Business And Scientific Argumentation
- Expanded, Regularly Updated Resources On The Companion Website:
www.visualizingargumentation.info
the Old Leadership Idea Of Vision Has Been Transformed In The Face Of Wicked Problems In The New Organizational Landscape. In This Excellent Book We Find A Comprehensive Yet Practical Guide For Using Visual Methods To Collaborate In The Construction Of Shared Knowledge. This Book Is Essential For Managers And Leaders Seeking New Ways Of Navigating Complexity And Chaos In The Workplace.
(charles J. Palus, Ph.d, Center For Creative Leadership, Greensboro, North Carolina, Usa)

Computer Supported Cooperative Work's synergistic combination of computing science/software engineering with a range of theoretical and applied human sciences has made it one of the most exciting areas of everyday computer use. The Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) series provides an overview of current knowledge, research and debate for designers, users and students. Each volume in the series provides detailed coverage of a specific topic within CSCW and groupware.Computer Supported Argument Visualization is attracting attention across education, science, public policy and business. More than ever, we need sense-making tools to help negotiate understanding in the face of multi-stakeholder, ill-structured problems. In order to be effective, these tools must support human cognitive and discursive processes, and provide suitable representations, services and user interfaces.Visualizing Argumentation is written by practitioners and researchers for colleagues working in collaborative knowledge media, educational technology and organizational sense-making. It will also be of interest to theorists interested in software tools which embody different argumentation models. Particular emphasis is placed on the usability and effectiveness of tools in different contexts.Among the key features are: • Case studies covering educational, public policy, business and scientific argumentation• Expanded, regularly updated resources on the companion website:www.VisualizingArgumentation.info Front Matter....Pages i-xxvi Front Matter....Pages 1-1 The Roots of Computer Supported Argument Visualization....Pages 3-24 A Cognitive Framework for Cooperative Problem Solving with Argument Visualization....Pages 25-47 Front Matter....Pages 49-49 Designing Argumentation Tools for Collaborative Learning....Pages 51-73 Using Computer Supported Argument Visualization to Teach Legal Argumentation....Pages 75-96 Enhancing Deliberation Through Computer Supported Argument Visualization....Pages 97-115 Dialog Mapping: Reflections on an Industrial Strength Case Study....Pages 117-136 Fostering Collective Intelligence: Helping Groups Use Visualized Argumentation....Pages 137-163 Infrastructure for Navigating Interdisciplinary Debates: Critical Decisions for Representing Argumentation....Pages 165-184 Visualizing Internetworked Argumentation....Pages 185-204 Back Matter....Pages 205-217 This text examines the use of collaboration technologies in the problem-solving or decision-making process. These systems are widely used in both education and in the workplace to enable virtual groups to discuss and exchange ideas on issues ranging from applied problems to theoretical debate. While some systems are text-based, the majority rely on visualization techniques to allow participants to represent their ideas in a more flexible, graphical form. The text evaluates existing systems, and looks at how the specific needs of users in both educational and corporate environments can be reflected in the design of new systems. I.1.a. That part of a plant or tree which is normally below the earth's surface; in Botany, the descending axis of a plant, tree, or shoot, developed from the radicle, and serving to attach the plant to and convey nourishment from the soil...