Have a headset with a built-in microphone plugged into your desktop or laptop. The microphone will help reduce noise

Disable any notifications and close any other apps that might reveal sensitive information (passwords, personal conversations, etc.). The conferencing tool we’ll use will record everything on your screen

Enable your screen reader’s focus indicator to make it easier for the researcher to follow along as you navigate:

Enable your screen reader’s text output feature so the researcher can read your screen reader’s output.

Close any apps and websites with sensitive info like passwords, banking information, etc.

Open up this link: << LINK >> - make sure you're opening it in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Brave

Enter your name and email address and tap "Next"

​NOTE: If you prefer anonymity, instruct Participants to enter their name as P1, 2,... and their email can simply be email@email.com

Connect your headset if you haven’t already, and tap "Next"

Select your microphone and click Next

Select your camera and click Next

Select Display for screen sharing.
NOTE: If you get stuck at this screen it's likely due to privacy settings that need to be updated, due to Apple's release of Catalina. Details here.

The next screen should say: “All set, we're just waiting for the other party to join,” please keep this window open while you wait for me to call you. You may do other things on your computer, but please keep this window open in the background.

At the start time of our interview, a Chrome browser window will appear saying I am calling you. Please click “Answer” so we can begin

During the session, be prepared to talk aloud about what you’re thinking as you complete tasks. The researcher will not be able to hear your screen reader so it’s important that you help him/her follow along more easily.

Once the session is over, you can close your browser.