Presenting my research

I presented my work to a range of folks at the weekly CoCo seminar last Wednesday, and was very happy with how it went. I received some great feedback from the folks present, and felt very encouraged. The recording should be online soon, here.

Some of the issues raised were:

• timing: it was mentioned that it was still early days, and I shouldn't be surprised at the lack of uptake. Also, that I should take into account how my releases interact with existing timetables (are students on break, or busy with exams? Will starting afresh with a new batch of first years next year mean I have a new cohort with a fresh perspective?)
• finding a champion: rather than promoting the system myself, would it be possible to find a student (or students) who might promote the project among their peers? Could the students' society perform this function?
• other studies: Karen mentioned a range of other studies she has read about that deal with similar situations - using social networking tools in medical education.

It was a very friendly, positive session, and I was very grateful for the constructive and helpful attitudes of all present.I've got a good amount of food for thought - I'll have to listen to the recording myself, and make notes on what followup actions I need to take.