Needs analysis on the use of Web 2.0 tools: Essential elements for communication in academic research teams
Web 2.0 tools can meet the needs of research teams wishing to maximize information flow and collaboration. This article presents the results of a needs analysis that was completed as the first step of a research and development study on this topic. After a body of Web 2.0 tools were identified, a questionnaire was sent to a sample of 172 subjects. The analysis reveals that the distinction between the different segments of the respondents is slight, and that they use a number of communication, management and networking tools, but much fewer recording tools or training and/or information organizing/structuring tools. The subjects express interest in receiving information about Web 2.0 tools and a preference for autonomous online training.