Conducting Remote Research Sessions

Conducting Remote Research Sessions

19mBeginner2023-09-15

Authors

Cory Lebson

Cory Lebson

Leading Educator and Author in UX

Course details

Remote research can be done easily and inexpensively, without any fancy or pricey research tools! In this course, learn how to plan, manage, and run remote research sessions using popular conferencing software with expert Cory Lebson. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of conducting research with popular tools like Zoom and GoToMeeting, how to set up sessions, ways to recruit participants, how to manage observers and take notes, and approaches to leveraging a remote-style setup for your in-person research sessions.

Skills covered

GoToMeetingLogMeInSkypeZoomUser ResearchVideo ConferencingUser ExperienceProjectBusiness Software and ToolsMicrosoft

Concepts

Introduction

  • How to record, stream, and collect real-time data on a budget

Setting up Your Research for Success

  • Pick a conferencing platform
  • Set up your sessions
  • Recruit participants to use conferencing platforms
  • Optimize video and audio

Conducting the Research

  • Conduct the research
  • Manage observers
  • Take good notes that you can use

Analyze the Data

  • Compile your notes
  • Use this remote setup for in-person research too

Conclusion

  • Grow your remote research skills