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==== What do I need to do to get my class started using Physiopedia?  ====
== What do I need to do to get my class started using Physiopedia?  ==


    Once you have decided to use Physiopedia for your course contact us by email: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] and we will discuss your needs and set you up your project for you.  Then simply sign up for a username, have your students sign up for user names, login, and begin creating content.  Be sure to read the [[Educators Guide|Educators Guide]] and the [[Educators Step by Step Guide|Step by Step Guide]] before you get started.   
Once you have decided to use Physiopedia for your course contact us by email: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] and we will discuss your needs and set you up your project for you.  Then simply sign up for a username, have your students sign up for user names, login, and begin creating content.  Be sure to read the [[Educators Guide|Educators Guide]] and the [[Educators Step by Step Guide|Step by Step Guide]] before you get started.   


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== I'm not sure what type of project I should assign my students, how can I decide?  ==


==== I'm not sure what type of project I should assign my students, how can I decide====
There are probably more ways to use this wiki, or any wiki for that matter, than we can come up with on our own. &nbsp;You can find some ideas on our [[Project Ideas]] page and see examples of previous projects on the [[Projects]] page.
== How can I track what my students are creating?  ==


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are probably more ways to use this wiki, or any wiki for that matter, than we can come up with on our own. &nbsp;You can find some ideas on our [[Project Ideas]] page and see examples of previous projects on the [[Projects]] page.  
First, we expect that you have given your students guidance as to what specific content or types of content they should develop.&nbsp; Each Physiopedia page has a '''History''' tab where you can view how various users have contributed.&nbsp; Additionally, you can flag pages your students are working on by using the '''Watch''' feature on each page.&nbsp; You can provide feedback to your students either privately, or publicly using the '''Discussion''' tab on each page.&nbsp;


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You can also track individual user contributions by visiting their profile page and clicking on the '<nowiki/>'''user contributions'''' tab at the bottom of the left sidebar.


==== How can I track what my students are creating?  ====
== How can I protect what my students are creating?  ==


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First, we expect that you have given your students guidance as to what specific content or types of content they should develop.&nbsp; Each Physiopedia page has a '''History''' tab where you can view how various users have contributed.&nbsp; Additionally, you can flag pages your students are working on by using the '''Watch''' feature on each page.&nbsp; You can provide feedback to your students either privately, or publicly using the '''Discussion''' tab on each page.&nbsp;
We are unable to fully protect certain areas of Physiopedia to only be edited by certain groups of people. However if this issue is a concern then we can optionally take several steps when your teaching activity is underway:<br>


You can also track individual user contributions by visiting their profile page and clicking on the ''''user contributions'''' tab at the bottom of the left sidebar.<br>
*Ongoing student projects can be highlighted on the home page of Physiopedia.&nbsp; We will ask that these pages not be edited for the duration of that project. Where and when the student projects are taking place will be stated.  
 
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==== How can I protect what my students are creating?  ====
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We are unable to fully protect certain areas of Physiopedia to only be edited by certain groups of people. However if this issue is a concern then we can optionally take several steps when your teaching activity is underway:<br>
 
*Ongoing student projects can be highlighted on the home page of Physiopedia.&nbsp; We will ask that these pages not be edited for the duration of that project. Where and when the student projects are taking place will be stated.<br>
*Once you have decided which pages you would like to work with all links to those pages will be removed so that they are not easily be found by other users. You will of course have the direct URLs to visit the pages that you are working with. The links will be replaced once your project has ended and you are happy for the pages to be made public.  
*Once you have decided which pages you would like to work with all links to those pages will be removed so that they are not easily be found by other users. You will of course have the direct URLs to visit the pages that you are working with. The links will be replaced once your project has ended and you are happy for the pages to be made public.  
*At the top of each page that you are working on a comment will be added stating that the page is currently part of a student project and is not to be edited until the end date of the project which will be stated.  
*At the top of each page that you are working on a comment will be added stating that the page is currently part of a student project and is not to be edited until the end date of the project which will be stated.  
*Any unauthorised edits of these pages made during the activities can be removed and that user contacted.
*Any unauthorised edits of these pages made during the activities can be removed and that user contacted.
== So, the entire world can see what my students write?&nbsp; Is that dangerous?  ==


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It is normal to feel apprehensive about setting any student off to do work in a public setting.&nbsp; This is an important part of professional development for students.&nbsp; As an instructor, you can see and edit what your students write, and nothing that is created on Physiopedia is anonymous.&nbsp; By contributing in a world-wide community, your students will be interacting with other professionals on a scope that was unimaginable several years ago!&nbsp; Explain to your students about wikis and the public nature of this site, and then sit back and watch them create fine content, develop important web skills, and interact with the world community of physio- and physical therapists.<br>  
 
== What 'shape' would my students work have to be loaded to Physiopedia?  ==
==== So, the entire world can see what my students write?&nbsp; Is that dangerous?  ====
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It is normal to feel aprehensive about setting any student off to do work in a public setting.&nbsp; This is an important part of professional development for students.&nbsp; As an instructor, you can see and edit what your students write, and nothing that is created on Physiopedia is anonymous.&nbsp; By contributing in a world-wide community, your students will be interacting with other professionals on a scope that was unimaginable several years ago!&nbsp; Explain to your students about wikis and the public nature of this site, and then sit back and watch them create fine content, develop important web skills, and interact with the world community of physio- and physical therapists.  
 
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==== What 'shape' would my students work have to be loaded to Physiopedia?  ====
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The students can add text based contributions themselves to Physiopedia with the simple editing tool.&nbsp; If this method does not suit you, we would be happy to add your students work to the site if you email them directly to us.
 
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==== Can the students cite such contributions in a CV?  ====
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Of course they can, we would love them to do so! Any contributions that they make to the site can be tracked and viewed on their personal 'user contributions' page.<br>
 
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==== Is there a quality assurance loop ...or do we let the users do that via feedback====
The students can add text based contributions themselves to Physiopedia with the simple editing tool.&nbsp; If this method does not suit you, we would be happy to add your students work to the site if you email them directly to us.
== Can the students cite such contributions in a CV?  ==


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As a wiki anything that the students add can be edited by any registered user, this is what provides the quality assurance (and development) for the whole Physiopedia project.&nbsp; Our editors also monitor all the changes that are made in the site and you could also easily monitor the students contributions if you wish.&nbsp; <br>
Of course they can, we would love them to do so! Any contributions that they make to the site can be tracked and viewed on their personal 'user contributions' page.  


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== Is there a quality assurance loop ...or do we let the users do that via feedback?  ==


==== Is full access to the site free and are there any other 'conditions' that I should know about? ====
As a wiki anything that the students add can be edited by any registered user, this is what provides the quality assurance (and development) for the whole Physiopedia project.&nbsp; Our editors also monitor all the changes that are made in the site and you could also easily monitor the students contributions if you wish.&nbsp;  


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes full access to the site is free.&nbsp; Make sure that you read the [[Physiopedia:Terms of Service|terms of service]], [[Physiopedia:General disclaimer|general disclaimer]], [[Physiopedia:Copyrights|copyright]] and [[Physiopedia:Privacy Policy|privacy policy]] before committing your students to work in Physiopedia to ensure that you are happy with how the site works. <br>
== Is full access to the site free and are there any other 'conditions' that I should know about?  ==


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Yes full access to the site is free.&nbsp; Make sure that you read the [[Physiopedia:Terms of Service|terms of service]], [[Physiopedia:General disclaimer|general disclaimer]], [[Physiopedia:Copyrights|copyright]] and [[Physiopedia:Privacy Policy|privacy policy]] before committing your students to work in Physiopedia to ensure that you are happy with how the site works. 


==== Is there a way of getting promotion for a program through tagging the source of a contribution?  ====
== Is there a way of getting promotion for a program through tagging the source of a contribution?  ==


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you are keen to go ahead with a student contribution we will provide your educational institution with a free [[Educational Partnership]] for the term of your project.
If you are keen to go ahead with a student contribution we will provide your educational institution with a free [[Educational Partnership]] for the term of your project.


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Revision as of 10:53, 8 August 2017

What do I need to do to get my class started using Physiopedia?[edit | edit source]

Once you have decided to use Physiopedia for your course contact us by email: [email protected] and we will discuss your needs and set you up your project for you.  Then simply sign up for a username, have your students sign up for user names, login, and begin creating content.  Be sure to read the Educators Guide and the Step by Step Guide before you get started. 

I'm not sure what type of project I should assign my students, how can I decide?[edit | edit source]

There are probably more ways to use this wiki, or any wiki for that matter, than we can come up with on our own.  You can find some ideas on our Project Ideas page and see examples of previous projects on the Projects page.

How can I track what my students are creating?[edit | edit source]

First, we expect that you have given your students guidance as to what specific content or types of content they should develop.  Each Physiopedia page has a History tab where you can view how various users have contributed.  Additionally, you can flag pages your students are working on by using the Watch feature on each page.  You can provide feedback to your students either privately, or publicly using the Discussion tab on each page. 

You can also track individual user contributions by visiting their profile page and clicking on the 'user contributions' tab at the bottom of the left sidebar.

How can I protect what my students are creating?[edit | edit source]

We are unable to fully protect certain areas of Physiopedia to only be edited by certain groups of people. However if this issue is a concern then we can optionally take several steps when your teaching activity is underway:

  • Ongoing student projects can be highlighted on the home page of Physiopedia.  We will ask that these pages not be edited for the duration of that project. Where and when the student projects are taking place will be stated.
  • Once you have decided which pages you would like to work with all links to those pages will be removed so that they are not easily be found by other users. You will of course have the direct URLs to visit the pages that you are working with. The links will be replaced once your project has ended and you are happy for the pages to be made public.
  • At the top of each page that you are working on a comment will be added stating that the page is currently part of a student project and is not to be edited until the end date of the project which will be stated.
  • Any unauthorised edits of these pages made during the activities can be removed and that user contacted.

So, the entire world can see what my students write?  Is that dangerous?[edit | edit source]

It is normal to feel apprehensive about setting any student off to do work in a public setting.  This is an important part of professional development for students.  As an instructor, you can see and edit what your students write, and nothing that is created on Physiopedia is anonymous.  By contributing in a world-wide community, your students will be interacting with other professionals on a scope that was unimaginable several years ago!  Explain to your students about wikis and the public nature of this site, and then sit back and watch them create fine content, develop important web skills, and interact with the world community of physio- and physical therapists.

What 'shape' would my students work have to be loaded to Physiopedia?[edit | edit source]

The students can add text based contributions themselves to Physiopedia with the simple editing tool.  If this method does not suit you, we would be happy to add your students work to the site if you email them directly to us.

Can the students cite such contributions in a CV?[edit | edit source]

Of course they can, we would love them to do so! Any contributions that they make to the site can be tracked and viewed on their personal 'user contributions' page.

Is there a quality assurance loop ...or do we let the users do that via feedback?[edit | edit source]

As a wiki anything that the students add can be edited by any registered user, this is what provides the quality assurance (and development) for the whole Physiopedia project.  Our editors also monitor all the changes that are made in the site and you could also easily monitor the students contributions if you wish. 

Is full access to the site free and are there any other 'conditions' that I should know about?[edit | edit source]

Yes full access to the site is free.  Make sure that you read the terms of service, general disclaimer, copyright and privacy policy before committing your students to work in Physiopedia to ensure that you are happy with how the site works.

Is there a way of getting promotion for a program through tagging the source of a contribution?[edit | edit source]

If you are keen to go ahead with a student contribution we will provide your educational institution with a free Educational Partnership for the term of your project.