Researchers
Only you can show the world what works and why.
Your research is sorely needed.
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What does virtual do best?
In addition to adapting the interactive aspects of in-person conferencing for the virtual world, how can we leverage the unique affordances of virtual to make the most engaging conferences?
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How to optimize activities?
Activities with more structure offer guidance and make attendees comfortable, while less structure allows greater freedom. What kinds of activities strike the optimal balance?
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Which social norms?
Knowing how to interact with others in virtual spaces can be tricky; introducing explicit norms, like how to enter and exit a group, can help. But which norms to offer? How do explicit norms impact interactions?