In 2012, eAssessment Scotland turns its attention to the important issue of feedback - the forms it can take, who should be responsible for it, and how it can be acted upon once received.

The structure of the eAssessment Scotland conferences continues to evolve. Many delegates felt there was far too little time on the day to absorb all the good content in eAssessment Scotland 2011 and so for 2012, a parallel online component is included. This online conference will run before, during, and after the physical conference held in the City of Dundee on 31 August.

On registering for the online event, delegates will initially have access to online discussion boards, material related to the upcoming presentations, and early access to the poster presentations.

During the week beginning 27 August, delegates will be able to sign up for online presentations that focus on the conference theme of feedback and the use of technology to enhance the assessment process. The online conference will continue until 06 September, allowing participants to share their own feedback and experiences of eAssessment Scotland 2012.

The face-to-face conference on 31 August will once again play host to the Scottish e-Assessment Awards. Some of last year's winners will be returning to Dundee to deliver presentations on latest developments connected with their award-winning projects. More details about the Awards are available on the conference website, with submissions accepted from the beginning of March.

Through the contributions of the organising partners and commercial sponsors, attendance at this one-day cross-sector conference and its online component is free to delegates. With each year drawing more delegates from across the globe, book your place in time. Registration is now open.