Innovation Technology I (Bachelor)

In this course the participants will gain an understanding of innovative information technologies that enable and promote collaboration within teams. In detail we will look at the evolution of computer-supported cooperative work environments towards portal-based collaboration platforms that simplify the way people work together. Students will gain practical experience in working with a current product, e.g. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS 2007) that serves as a platform for online collaboration. Course contents include: fundamental technologies of CSCW-systems, e.g. communication in computer networks, TCP/IP, basic web technologies; current trends in web technology: AJAX, CSS, etc.; working with portal environments for team and project collaboration: simplify the reuse of content and information repurposing; take advantage of workflows to automate common business activities, focus on strategic, value-added tasks instead of redundant, repeating activities; improve and extend collaboration within teams; designing a portal for virtual teams, e.g. inside MOSS2007.