About

The Digital Document Discourse Environment (D3E) was a tool designed for document-centric discussion, enabling users to convert HTML files into interactive documents with integrated discussion threads. D3E was distributed as open-source software, offering various versions, including the D3E Publisher’s Toolkit and Ubiquitous-D3E, which could be downloaded and customized by users and developers.

Applications

D3E was used for various types of documents, including research papers, policy proposals, and educational materials, allowing for interactive discussions.

D3E Document Discussion Interface

Team

Conceived by…

Tamara Sumner
Concept and Design
Center for Lifelong Learning & Design, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA

Simon Buckingham Shum
Concept and Design
Knowledge Media Institute, Open University, UK

Turned into real code by…

Gary Li
D³E-Phorum discussion system
Knowledge Media Institute, Open University, UK

Malcolm Story
Publisher’s Toolkit
Open University Academic Computing Service, UK

Mike Wright
D³E-HyperNews, D³E Publisher’s Toolkit, ROADS for JIME Search
DLESE Program Center, Boulder, Colorado, USA

John Weatherley
D³E Publisher’s Toolkit
DLESE Program Center, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Made beautiful by…

Harriett Cornish
Graphic Design
Knowledge Media Institute, Open University, UK

Jon Linney
Graphic Design
Knowledge Media Institute, Open University, UK