This paper synthesises the experiences of seventeen academics who have used the videoconferencing facilities at La Trobe University, Bendigo at any time in the last six years. It summarises the results of a survey which concentrated on the purpose for which the videoconferencing was used, and respondents' views on its positive and negative impacts. The questionnaire survey was augmented by discussions, and the result is a rich picture of practitioners' subjective impressions. Future trends in the use of this technology are discussed briefly.
