Title:	VISUAL COMMUNICATION IN GLOBALIZED FABRICATION PROCESSES AND EMBEDED TRAINING ENVIRONMENTS
Author(s):	John B. Stav
ISBN:	978-972-8924-61-4
Editors:	Gunilla Bradley
Year:	2008
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	In-company training, e-learning, blended learning, mechanical industry, video conferencing, semantic interoperability
Type:	Reflection Paper
First Page:	241
Last Page:	244
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	Lack of semantic “interoperability” within technical communication challenge the transfer of on the job obtained production knowledge between companies and their subcontractors. Semantic interoperability in fabrication processes targets one central issue: “Are the production processes and deliveries from the contractor in accordance with the company’s requirements and specifications of quality?” This paper describes flexible system solutions for just-in-time transfer of mechanical industry production process know-how at the workplace that requires detailed transfer of technical communication processes to small and medium sized enterprises (SME). The solutions utilize the strength, flexibility and speed of oral communication to avoid semantic interoperability issues related to interpretation of technical communication, by mixing state of the art high quality video conferencing solutions and digital blackboard technology. The article describes how to interconnect the various audio-visual devices in a pedagogical sound way. This system solution has recently been used to offer successful transfer of welding competence in Norway.
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