Rethinking Assessment :
A Virtual Conference for online learning and community building
The Need
Adopt asynchronous , virtual platforms of professional scientific communication to the classroom
Overcome remote learning teaching challenges
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Steps
Choose a paper from the selection and form teams
Produce a conference poster and video presentation to share on the platform
Engage in interactive peer feedback sessions
Mark your peers and reflect on your assessment and learning
Learning Objectives
“ helpful ... collaborative environment through learning from others ”
Student Fe
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“ Understanding how to presen scientific papers in an accessible and engaging manner was highly rewarding ”
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Critical thinking : Analysing high quality research
Collaboration : Simulated conference group Professional Communication : Production of conference poster and presentation
95 % agreed
Self reflection : Interactive peer feedback and group assessment