These virtual spaces are not just tools for meeting, but interactive environments that allow for work to be completed. Unlike traditional conference calls that depend on one-way communications like screen sharing spaces, these collaborative spaces are built for collaboration, productivity and connectivity with remote or hybrid teams.
These virtual spaces are simple to access and accessible to anyone with a standard PC, Mac or browser. These virtual spaces are loaded with features, making them effective tools for collaboration. Some of them let you create an immersive experience by using VR. Some offer a complex world-building editor while others have simple avatar systems which use floating emojis that convey emotions during conversations and presentations.
Google Docs allows team members to view and edit documents, with options for commenting or tracking changes, as well as granting different access rights. It can also be used to video and chat conferencing, through integrations with other workplace tools such as calendars, email and Kanban boards.
Microsoft Teams is a full suite of workplace applications that includes video, chat, and voice conference, file storage and integration with other tools for work. It is available for free for all Google users, and comes with different pricing options for companies of all sizes.
ImmersedVR, a cutting-edge VR collaboration tool, utilizes the power of telepresence to connect people all over the world in shared workspaces. It lets team members write on documents, note notes on plans, and even shake their hands with colleagues. They can also view the virtual avatars of those colleagues who are sitting next to them. This state-of-the-art technology is being more and more used in training simulations and classroom-based learning. Duodecim is a Finnish medical society that uses Glue to conduct healthcare-related training exercises.