Delineating the Learning Process in Generating a Research Culture among Undergraduate Social Work Students: A Case Study of Student Participation in an Academic Conference

Hall, Neil

doi:10.1080/02615479.2015.1072709

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“…It is "a traditional platform for researchers and professionals to network and learn about recent developments and trends in a particular academic field" (Budd et al, 2015, p. 1). More precisely, participating in an academic conference is associated with the opportunity to meet other researchers and practitioners of the field to maintain networks among experts for the creation of new research ideas and professional collaborations (Chai & Freeman, 2019;Hall, 2015;Levine, 2015;Oester et al, 2017;Siemens et al, 2008;Wang et al, 2017) and the development of job and career perspectives (Edelheim et al, 2018;Kim et al, 2020;Oester et al, 2017). Moreover, the participation is associated with an increase of academic competencies and reputation, such as the presentation and publication of research findings, and receiving feedback on research work (Hansen & Budtz Pedersen, 2018).…”

Section: Academic Conferencesmentioning

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Virtual academic conferences as learning spaces: Factors associated with the perceived value of purely virtual conferences

Seidenberg

Scheffel

Kovanović

et al. 2021

Computer Assisted Learning

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Background: The COVID-19 outbreak came with an unprecedented opportunity to investigate how the new reality of social distancing and limited international travel will affect the organization of academic conferences.Objectives: Drawing on conceptualization of academic conferences as professional learning spaces, in this study, we examine the factors associated with the perceived value of purely virtual academic conferences and how such perceptions differ between participants from different research fields. The aim was to gain knowledge about factors that should be considered when designing a virtual conference.Methods: Survey data from participants of three different virtual conferences were collected (N = 311). Kendall's rank correlation and χ 2 -analyses were performed. Results and Conclusion:Results show satisfaction with social interaction, the extent to which presentations met participants' topics of interest and the perceived importance of learning and getting an overview on the research topic to be related to the value rating. Researchers from different research fields differ significantly in their opinion about the most appropriate conference format regarding getting an overview on the research topic. For some researchers, virtual participation might be a valuable alternative to attending a conference in person. The study serves as a first attempt to understand how and for which target groups virtual conferences serve as a valuable learning event. Further research on this conference format is needed.

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Section: Academic Conferencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Virtual academic conferences as learning spaces: Factors associated with the perceived value of purely virtual conferences

Seidenberg

Scheffel

Kovanović

et al. 2021

Computer Assisted Learning

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“…Thus, the importance of conferences and participating in them in the visibility, consolidation and expectations is undeniable both at the professional, institutional and personal levels (Bhandari, 2018;Sousa & Clark, 2017;Finnegan, McGhee, Roxburgh, & Kent, 2019;Büyükyavuz, 2016;Borg, 2014;Hall, 2015). As a way of illustrating this importance of actively participating in conferences, the Binaya Bhandari's (2018) personal testimony is offered, which unequivocally demonstrates the personal and professional learning and development that his regular participation in conferences provided him:…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Summing up, conferences are information-sharing situations, but also, and preferably, essentially learning sites (Hall, 2015;Oester et al, 2018). The promotion of conditions for free participation is not only morally correct but also the best means for conferences to fulfil their goal of fostering communication and a moment of scientific learning (Richards, 2015), in the sense of stimulating learning for all in diversity (Hansan et al, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Academic conferences have always been privileged spaces and moments for the dissemination of new scientific knowledge (Edelheim et al, 2018;Rowe, 2018;Sá, Dias, & Sá, 2018) and for social interaction and the establishment/development of networks among scientists (Verbeke, 2015;Richards, 2015;Fraser, Soanes, Jones, Jones, & Malishev, 2017), as well as between them and novice researchers (Sardelis, Oester, & Liboiron, 2017;Oester, Cigliano, Hind-Ozan, & Parsons, 2017;Hall, 2015). This interaction is, to some extent, vital to science (Favaro et al, 2016;Oester et al, 2017;Fraser et al, 2017;Sousa & Clark, 2017;Richards, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Virtual and Face-To-Face Academic Conferences: Comparison and Potentials

Sá¹,

Ferreira²,

Serpa³

2019

Journal of Educational and Social Research

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Academic conferences have always been privileged spaces and moments for the dissemination of new scientific knowledge, as well as for social interaction and for the establishment and development of social networks among scientists. However, the virtual dimension of conferences, in which individuals are not physically present in the same place, begins to emerge as an increasingly used possibility, which implies a different framing of these scientific events. This paper seeks to comparatively analyse several models of academic conferences, putting forth their advantages, limitations and potentials. Furthermore, it also seeks to reasonably envision the importance and challenges to be faced in the near future. The analysis allows concluding that virtual conferences tend to take on an increasingly central role in this type of scientific dissemination, but without totally relegating the conference mode with face-to-face interaction. Moreover, there may be conferences that emerge as a hybrid between these two types of conferences, in an attempt to provide their main benefits to the various participants. However, the insufficient literature on this topic calls for the need to develop and deepen studies in this area that allow understanding this academic and social, but also economic phenomenon, in its broader implications.

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“…Even students with university funding must often pay for the conference's costs upfront and then be reimbursed, sometimes months later. These inconveniences are usually justified because conferences represent a unique opportunity for researchers and early‐career professionals to exchange cutting‐edge ideas and results (Harrison 2010, Potter et al 2010, Hall 2015, Little 2020), but the many barriers associated with attending a scientific conference limit opportunities for engagement, especially for those from historically excluded backgrounds.…”

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Virtual Scientific Conferences: Benefits and How to Support Underrepresented Students

Estien

Myron

Oldfield

et al. 2021

Bulletin Ecologic Soc America

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Ecological conferences provide a unique opportunity for scientists in the field of ecology to develop meaningful connections and exchange research in a rapid, multi‐day, in‐person format. For students and early‐career researchers, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, in‐person conferences are challenging to attend due to the burdens on finances and time. However, as COVID‐19 continues to restrict scientific societies' abilities to host large, in‐person conferences, virtual conferences have increased in prevalence. For students and early‐career researchers, virtual conferences present a multitude of benefits, including reduced attendance costs, increased accessibility to a wider range of conference resources, and reduced levels of anxiety. These factors make virtual conferences more accessible to those historically excluded from science. Further, microcommunities, which we define as a small network of individuals in the same career stage, can provide additional support for students via interacting closely with peers of the same identity, constructing workshops, and fostering belongingness in STEM. In this paper, we discuss the benefits associated with virtual conferences (focusing on students of underrepresented backgrounds), and we suggest methods to continue increasing inclusivity in STEM and scientific conferences as the world continues to adapt in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

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Delineating the Learning Process in Generating a Research Culture among Undergraduate Social Work Students: A Case Study of Student Participation in an Academic Conference

Cited by 8 publications

References 35 publications

Virtual academic conferences as learning spaces: Factors associated with the perceived value of purely virtual conferences

Virtual academic conferences as learning spaces: Factors associated with the perceived value of purely virtual conferences

Virtual and Face-To-Face Academic Conferences: Comparison and Potentials

Virtual Scientific Conferences: Benefits and How to Support Underrepresented Students

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