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Title:
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SOLAS: AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT TO FACILITATE SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY AND CREATIVITY |
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Author(s):
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Paula Hicks , Gordon Power , Graham Woods , Jane B. Grimson |
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ISBN:
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972-8924-15-1 |
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Editors:
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Pedro Isaías, Piet Kommers and Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez |
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Year:
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2006 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Online Environment, Mobile Clients, Social Connectivity, Creativity and Learning |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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329 |
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Last Page:
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333 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper presents a project entitled Solas, an online communications and creativity environment for hospitalised
children, whose conditions necessitates them to be in protective isolation for long periods of time. The Solas environment
applies state-of-the-art technology to provide a richer means of interaction with the outside world and to enhance a sense
of presence and connectedness between the children and familiar people, places, and things that might strengthen their
psychological well-being and overall healing potential. Solas will comprise mobile units which will bring new and
exciting learning experiences to children while in isolation. It also aims to empower children through facilitating
communication, creative activities and entertainment which it is hoped will provide a temporary distraction from their
illness. Furthermore, Solas will provide an online collaborative space where children can use their creative abilities as
well as share experiences. |
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