Experiments and evaluation in group work distance learning: the use of Internet collaboration system with 'interactive image control' UNIVERSAL CANVAS

The paper describes: (1) an Internet collaboration system "UNIVERSAL CANVAS" which supports an efficient awareness by 'interactive image control'even on narrow band networks; and (2) the experiments and evaluation in group work distance learning to exchange language and cross-cultural communication between Japanese and French students by using UNIVERSAL CANVAS. It explains how the unique features of this system could facilitate the effective use of shared Web pages in a multiparty environment from the view points of location, numbers of people, method of the lecture, and whether with or without interactive image control function.