Human-Computer Etiquette

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etiquette in distributed

Game-based traininG

Communication, Trust, Cohesion

JAMES P. BLISS, JASON P. KRING,

AND DONALD R. LAMPTON

8.1 Introduction

In this chapter we will explore the use of etiquette in training sys-

tems derived from commercial video games. e system that will be

used as an example is a training and debrieng tool that allows dis-

tributed participants to train together in a virtual game environment,

and to conduct After Action Review (AAR) sessions in that same

environment. In AAR sessions, participants discuss the events that

unfolded during training, and how to improve performance in the

future. However, we will rst present a concise history of human–

computer etiquette, followed by a description of the unique etiquette ...