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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 | 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 your own editing account, have your students sign up for an account, and begin creating/updating 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. | ||
== 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? == | ||
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== How can I track what my students are creating? == | == How can I track what my students are creating? == | ||
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''' | 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''' 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 related '''Discussion''' page. | ||
You can also track individual user contributions by visiting their profile page and clicking on the | You can also track individual user contributions by visiting their profile page and clicking on the <nowiki/>'''user contributions''' link. | ||
== How can I protect what my students are creating? == | == How can I protect what my students are creating? == | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
*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? Is that dangerous? == | == So, the entire world can see what my students write? Is that dangerous? == | ||
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 | 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 physiotherapists and physical therapists. | ||
== What | == What format would my students work have to be to be added to Physiopedia? == | ||
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. | 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? == | == Can the students cite such contributions in a CV? == | ||
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 ' | 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? == | == Is there a quality assurance loop ...or do we let the users do that via feedback? == | ||
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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. | 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 | == Is full access to the site free and are there any other conditions that I should know about? == | ||
Yes full access to the site is free. Make sure that you read the [[Physiopedia:Terms of Service|terms of service | Yes full access to the site is free. Make sure that you read the [[Physiopedia:Terms of Service|terms of service]] 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? == | ||
Revision as of 11:58, 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 your own editing account, have your students sign up for an account, and begin creating/updating 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 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 related Discussion page.
You can also track individual user contributions by visiting their profile page and clicking on the user contributions link.
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:
- 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 physiotherapists and physical therapists.
What format would my students work have to be to be added 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 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.
