jam2jam software applications can connect over local networks or the internet allowing real-time collaboration.
This type of functionality is referred to as Network Jamming and is the topic of ongoing research.
[1] The jam2jam software has been primarily employed to enable access to collaborative audiovisual performances, and is used in education and community arts settings.
[2] The software has also found application in assisting people with disabilities to participate in playful arts activities.
The jam2jam software facilitates this philosophical approach by enabling collaboration through network connections and allows performances to be recorded for review and sharing.