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Unobtrusive but invasive: using screen recording to collect field data on computer-mediated interaction

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CSCW '06: Proceedings of the 2006 20th anniversary conference on Computer supported cooperative work

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1180875.1180948

Published: 04 November 2006 Publication History

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We explored the use of computer screen plus audio recording as a methodological approach for collecting empirical data on how teams use their computers to coordinate work. Screen recording allowed unobtrusive collecting of a rich record of actual computer work activity in its natural work setting. The embedded nature of screen recording on laptops made it easy to follow the user's mobility among various work sites. However, the invasiveness of seeing all of the user's interactions with and through the computer raised privacy concerns that made it difficult to find people to agree to participate in this type of detailed study. We discuss measures needed to develop trust with the researchers to enable access to this rich, empirical data of computer usage in the field.

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CSCW '06: Proceedings of the 2006 20th anniversary conference on Computer supported cooperative work

November 2006

548 pages

ISBN:1595932496

DOI:10.1145/1180875

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