1. Biology Journal Club
(Online Journal Clubs)
Fi Moorman and Karen New

2. Why OJC?
Peer-to-peer learning, networking, community building, employability
Improve communication skills and awareness of ‘the scientific process’
Improve student confidence and engagement
This opportunity is not currently available to OU STEM students
Our small scale pilot suggests students and module teams want them!

3. How will OJC be run? How will assess OJC?
L2 biology-based OJC to be run by ALs (facilitators)
Dedicated inbox, website, forum and Adobe Connect room
Fun, informal environment to build academic community and develop student confidence
How will assess OJC?
Student feedback surveys to assess experience and perceived benefits/challenges
Follow-on online focus group(s)
Student demographic data will be captured; follow-on study to investigate outcome for students who have participated in OJC
AL feedback to assess logistics involved in scaling up OJC from our pilot