Presentations can be held using a digital display board, which is also connected to the students' work devices. Remote learners can participate via a video conferencing system. The ensemble of portable and wireless workstations, flexible configuration of chairs and tables, and movable display boards allows for flexible rearrangements, adapted to a large variety of learning situations such as problem based learning and cooperative learning. Secondly, the lab serves as a work environment, it realizes our vision of the electronic meeting room . Participants can use individual workstations as well as public displays, e.g., to prepare agendas, organize information and contributions, and store annotations.
Remote access is possible via a video conferencing system.
Third, the lab is used as a laboratory to conduct experimental research and evaluations on computer-supported learning and work. Additionally, laptop computers and handheld PCs, equipped with wireless LAN, are provided to allow the participants to take part in the collaborative scenarios. Links to other Labs within IPSI will enable distributed collaboration and evaluation sessions.