@article {3111,
	title = {Implementing Advanced Characteristics of X3D Collaborative Virtual Environments for supporting e - Learning: The Case of EVE Platform},
	journal = {International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, IDEA Group Publishing},
	volume = {12},
	year = {2014},
	pages = {13-37},
	abstract = {<p>Three dimensional Collaborative Virtual Environments are a powerful form of collaborative telecommunication applications, enabling the users to share a common three-dimensional space and interact with each other as well as with the environment surrounding them, in order to collaboratively solve problems or aid learning processes. Such an environment is {\textquotedblleft}EVE Training Area tool{\textquotedblright} which is supported by {\textquotedblleft}EVE platform{\textquotedblright}. This tool is a three-dimensional space where participants, represented by three-dimensional humanoid avatars, can use a variety of e-collaboration tools. This paper presents advanced functionality that has been integrated on {\textquotedblleft}EVE Training Area tool{\textquotedblright} in order to support: (a) multiple collaborative learning techniques (b) Spatial audio conferencing, which is targeted to support principle 3 (augmenting user?s representation and awareness). Furthermore the paper presents technological and implementation issues concerning the evolution of {\textquotedblleft}EVE platform{\textquotedblright} in order to support this functionality.</p>
},
	author = {Christos Bouras and Thrasivoulos Tsiatsos and Vasileios Triglianos}
}
