Touching Your Loved Ones Over DistanceWhen family and friends connect over distance, they commonly use technologies like text messaging, phone calls, or video chat (e.g., Skype…Jun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
Attending Conferences and Workshops Remotely via Telepresence RobotsTelepresence robots are much like “Skype-on-wheels.” They consist of a display that runs a video conferencing system which is attached to…May 1, 20201May 1, 20201
Sharing Outdoor Activities over Distance through Mobile Video StreamingAt some point, physical distancing measures will begin to lift and people will be more comfortable heading into the outdoors to pursue…Apr 20, 2020Apr 20, 2020
The Importance of Informal Conversation when Working from HomeMany people are now working from home due to social or physical distancing measures. This means that they go about their own work and…Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
Helping Grandparents and Grandchildren Connect over DistanceGrandparents and grandchildren often share a very important emotional bond and both groups can benefit from a strong relationship. When…Mar 26, 2020Mar 26, 2020
Learning from Long Distance Couples about Social DistancingMany people find themselves in a long distance relationship at some point in their life. They might move away from their partner for…Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020
Sharing Conversations and Sharing Life over Video ChatSocial distancing means that it can be challenging for people to see family and friends. This could be grandparents who live far away…Mar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
Major Live Events over Video ChatPeople participate in a lot of really important events in their lifetime. Many stick out for their ‘specialness’ — we call these major…Mar 20, 20201Mar 20, 20201
Connecting with People Over DistanceI am a professor at Simon Fraser University in the School of Interactive Arts & Technology. I have studied how people connect with each…Mar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020