Web-based Survey on Videoconference Experiences launched

The Networked Media Laboratory of Communications Research Centre of Canada, in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada and Simon Fraser University, is conducting an on-line study about people's use of videoconferencing environments. They are looking for participants who have had experience with videoconferences to fill in an on-line survey.

The study involves a two-part questionnaire. The first part asks general questions about your videoconferencing experiences. It takes about 5 minutes to complete. The second part asks you to describe your last videoconference. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. You are not required to fill out both parts and the organisers will be grateful for your participation.

The survey can be found at:
http://charlie.dgrc.crc.ca/~sylvie/expe/ACE/instructions_e.html

or follow the link below.

If you have any questions about the study, please contact Sylvie Noël on email at sylvie.noel@crc.ca

Associated Link: Survey web page

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