Digital Engagement Masterclass
Booking information
Trainer: Societal Engagement Team
Cost: Internal - no charge; External - not available.
This course is available to Imperial staff and doctoral students only.
This course will run in Autumn 2024/Spring 2025. Full details will be published here in August.
If you have any questions, please contact the Societal Engagement team.
How can you engage audiences online? What digital tools and platforms are suitable? How do you know your engagement has been successful?
In this online session run on Zoom, you will experience tried and tested methods to engage audiences online and consider the potential benefits and limitations for audiences. The session will take you through the essential steps to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate online engagement, while also exploring key considerations for inclusive digital engagement.
Key areas covered:
This session will cover:
- Discussion of real examples representing a range of digital platforms and tools: merits and limitations
- Key considerations when planning online engagement
- Digital evaluation methods and tools for assessing success of online engagement
Who is this session for?
This session is available to Imperial College staff members and doctoral students who have attended our Core Engagement Masterclass or similar training, or have equivalent experience in carrying out public engagement.
If you are unsure about whether this session is for you, please contact societal_engagement@imperial.ac.uk.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this session, you will be better able to:
- Identify the needs of different public audiences in online spaces
- Determine appropriate digital platforms and tools to engage public audiences
- Plan digital engagement activities that meet your engagement aims
- Evaluate your online engagement activities by using appropriate digital methods
How to book your place
This course is free, but please see the terms and conditions of booking on the registration form. Places are limited and will be booked on a first come first served basis with a waiting list.
If you have any queries or need support completing the registration form, please email societal_engagement@imperial.ac.uk.
Further Information
Where will the session take place?
This session will be run online via Zoom. You do not need to have an account on Zoom to join online. The link to the Zoom online meeting will be circulated to confirmed participants closer to the date.
Engagement activities supporting teaching and learning practice
Please note that engagement activities that may support teaching and learning practice can be used to support your application for Advance Higher Education fellowship via Imperial’s STAR framework.