@conference {2868, title = {A Networked Intelligent Distributed Virtual Training Environmnet:A First Approach}, booktitle = {5th Joint Conference on Information Sciences-JCIS 2000-1st International Workshop on Intelligent Multimedia Computing and Networking, Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, Vol. 2}, year = {2000}, month = {27 February - 3 March}, pages = { 604 - 607}, abstract = {Collaborative livelong learning is one of the emerging needs of the information age. Access to education is going to become crucial for the success of our information society. Therefore a lot of potential is seen in distance learning and online collaborative environments. This paper proposes an intelligent distributed virtual training environment for distance education through shared 3D spaces}, author = {Christos Bouras and Thrasivoulos Tsiatsos and A Philopoulos} }