Presenting a virtual poster this summer? Here are some tips for how to create a #bettervirtualposter, with examples our lab [1/thread]

Using the usual poster template, even a @mikemorrison #betterposter, just doesn’t fit for a virtual poster session, since we will not be standing in front our posters. [2/thread]

Landscape format pdfs require scrolling both vertically and horizontally - not great. We wanted something with vertical-only scroll, that would adapt to different devices (phone/tablet/computer) and which would allow integrated media and hyperlinks [3/thread]

Software-wise, we ended up using the @VismeApp-not free but is easy to use, has beautiful templates, and ed. discounts. With all we’re saving on conference travel, the lab could afford it. If you use an #opensource alternative, let me know! [4/thread]

We focused on making our virtual posters fast to read and visually compelling, trying to replace text with images and clickable content. We included links to pre-prints at the top of the poster for readers who want the details #OpenScience. [5/thread]

Our next upcoming conference is #vICIS2020 @infantstudies. The conference platform allows us to post different links, including a .pdf and a video poster presentation, as well as a Zoom link for question period. We'll post our videos to YouTube after the conference [6/thread]

So, want to see some of our #bettervirtualposters? Read on... [7/thread]

@andreasander12, with former undergraduates @EDiFlumeri and Beatrice Nesca, are showcasing their work “Do all roads lead to bilingualism? Characterization of families' dual language exposure strategies and their relation to input balance” https://my.visme.co/view/pvggz7vg-m3x58kro4zge5krp [8/thread]

@Mel_Brouillard is presenting, “Raising a bilingual infant: Parents' beliefs and concerns”, co-authored with @susanballinger9, @ AhoojaAlexa, @ruth_kircher, and Linda Polka
https://my.visme.co/view/4d888xzq-icis-2020-raising-a-bilingual-infant [9/thread]

@rachelkytsui is presenting, “A multi-lab study of gaze-following development in monolingual and Bilingual Infants” on behalf of a large group of collaborators, most of whom contributed to #ManyBabies https://my.visme.co/view/8r9e71qk-icis2020-poster-gazefollowing-movieversion
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@LVKremin is presenting on behalf of @ajorena and Linda Polka “Changes in Parental Code-Switching Across Infant Development” https://my.visme.co/view/76ppyjp7-6j02e0prvpo1l8zq
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We’d love to hear your experiences presenting posters virtually, and your tips for creating a #bettervirtualposter . We’ll give an update on our lab’s experience once we’ve presented these posters! [12/thread]