Virtual Experiences in Meetings and Events (5cr)

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student
• knows key concepts underpinning the creation of virtual experiences in meetings and events
• provides guidelines and plans for implementation of virtual events
• applies virtual event and experience frameworks to a real case

Contents

• Key concepts of creation and design of virtual events
• Experience tools and frameworks in relation to events
• Tools and technology used in creating interactive virtual events
• Hosting and moderating virtual events

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Assignments
Active participation
Project work in smaller groups
Moodle exam

Teaching methods and instruction
The learning goals of this course can be reached in the following ways:
Producing and sharing knowledge in groups
Webinars and online lectures
Collaborative learning using suitable online tools
Delivering a working-life project in form of a virtual event

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Recommended as continuation to event management courses

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student
• can name basic concepts within the framework of virtual experiences
• is familiar with some basic tools and technologies used in creating virtual experiences
• understands the basics of the experience design
• shows basic skills in hosting and moderating a virtual event
• can with help of the team and supervisors create a virtual event

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student
• can define and interpret concepts of virtual experiences
• uses basic tools and technologies in creating virtual experiences
• understands the elements of experience design and can implement these in virtual event planning
• shows good skills in hosting and moderating a virtual event
• can quite independently create a virtual event

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student
• can implement and utilize all key concepts of virtual experiences
• knows a variety of tools and technologies and is able to select the most suitable ones and use these in a professional way
• fully understands the elements of experience design and is able to implement these in an excellent way when creating virtual experiences
• shows excellent skills in hosting and moderating a virtual event
• creates a virtual event in a professional way