Groupware integration in virtual learning teams: A qualitative analysis based on the TAM-model

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Groupware integration in virtual learning teams : A qualitative analysis based on the TAM-model. / Bjørn, Pernille; Scupola, Ada.

IT innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness - IFIP TC8 / WG8.6 7th Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness. Springer New York LLC, 2004. p. 289-312 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 141).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review

Harvard

Bjørn, P & Scupola, A 2004, Groupware integration in virtual learning teams: A qualitative analysis based on the TAM-model. in IT innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness - IFIP TC8 / WG8.6 7th Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness. Springer New York LLC, IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol. 141, pp. 289-312, IFIP TC8 / WG8.6 7th Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness, Leixlip, Ireland, 30/05/2004.

APA

Bjørn, P., & Scupola, A. (2004). Groupware integration in virtual learning teams: A qualitative analysis based on the TAM-model. In IT innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness - IFIP TC8 / WG8.6 7th Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness (pp. 289-312). Springer New York LLC. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology Vol. 141

Vancouver

Bjørn P, Scupola A. Groupware integration in virtual learning teams: A qualitative analysis based on the TAM-model. In IT innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness - IFIP TC8 / WG8.6 7th Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness. Springer New York LLC. 2004. p. 289-312. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 141).

Author

Bjørn, Pernille ; Scupola, Ada. / Groupware integration in virtual learning teams : A qualitative analysis based on the TAM-model. IT innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness - IFIP TC8 / WG8.6 7th Working Conference on IT Innovation for Adaptability and Competitiveness. Springer New York LLC, 2004. pp. 289-312 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 141).

Bibtex

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