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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Welcome to the Student's Guide section on Physiopedia! This page is specifically developed to help students get involved in developing and using Physiopedia to expand their knowledge of the profession. Specifically, Physiopedia offers students the opportunity to develop clinically useful information, connect with educators and peers, and even work on learning activities related to your coursework. This guide explores ways that you can learn while sharing information with the rest of the physio world! | Welcome to the Student's Guide section on Physiopedia! This page is specifically developed to help students who are part of a [[Content Development Projects|Content Development Project]] get involved in developing and using Physiopedia to expand their knowledge of the profession. Specifically, Physiopedia offers students the opportunity to develop clinically useful information, connect with educators and peers, and even work on learning activities related to your coursework. This guide explores ways that you can learn while sharing information with the rest of the physio world! | ||
You may also want to check out the [[Help:User Tutorials|User Tutorials]] and [[Physiopedia:Etiquette|Etiquette]] pages when you begin. | You may also want to check out the [[Help:User Tutorials|User Tutorials]] and [[Physiopedia:Etiquette|Etiquette]] pages when you begin. | ||
== Wikipedia for the Physiotherapy Community == | |||
Physiopedia is a wiki. A Wiki is a website that allows users to easily edit and contribute to that website. Wikis are particularly suited to collaborative group authoring of documents and websites. The most famous example of a Wiki is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia], a very extensive online encyclopaedia that allows anyone to add to and edit its entries. | |||
== Wikis in Teaching and Learning == | |||
The nature of wikis means they offer a number of benefits relating to learning and teaching applications: | |||
The nature of wikis means they offer a number benefits relating to learning and teaching applications: | |||
*Wikis are ideal for collaborative writing applications. | *Wikis are ideal for collaborative writing applications. | ||
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*A wiki will never be lost along with the efforts that have been made in adding content to them, they can be continually updated and always be referred to. | *A wiki will never be lost along with the efforts that have been made in adding content to them, they can be continually updated and always be referred to. | ||
== Physiopedia in | == Physiopedia in Teaching and Learning == | ||
As a wiki, Physiopedia offers students an excellent opportunity to become involved in the creation of this global resource as part of an educational program or even independent study. Student involvement in creating, reviewing and updating Physiopedia content is an excellent activity for developing skills of reflection, critical assessment, and writing. | As a wiki, Physiopedia offers students an excellent opportunity to become involved in the creation of this global resource as part of an educational program or even independent study. Student involvement in creating, reviewing and updating Physiopedia content is an excellent activity for developing skills of reflection, critical assessment, and writing. | ||
== What | == What You Will Learn as Part of a Project == | ||
* Website editing | * Website editing | ||
* Technical skills | * Technical skills | ||
* Collaborative working | * Collaborative working | ||
== Why | == Why Should You Get Involved? == | ||
If you are in PT school then you are extremely busy, so why should you spend the extra time to help develop Physiopedia? In short, because Physiopedia will make you a better student. Here | If you are in PT school then you are extremely busy, so why should you spend the extra time to help develop Physiopedia? In short, because Physiopedia will make you a better student. Here are a few reasons why: | ||
*Getting involved early in your professional career creating, reviewing, and editing Physiopedia content is an excellent way to develop your professional writing skills, a critical eye for relevant information, and for developing reflection. | *Getting involved early in your professional career creating, reviewing, and editing Physiopedia content is an excellent way to develop your professional writing skills, a critical eye for relevant information, and for developing reflection. | ||
*Physiopedia is a good study tool. The information on Physiopedia is easy to find and access, and because our authors are qualified physiotherapists, physical therapists, and students, the information is relevant and correct. | *Physiopedia is a good study tool. The information on Physiopedia is easy to find and access, and because our authors are qualified physiotherapists, physical therapists, and students, the information is relevant and correct. | ||
*If the information you are looking for is not on the site, you can add it. This is an excellent way to reflect on and share your knowledge, and an even better study tool! | *If the information you are looking for is not on the site, you can add it. This is an excellent way to reflect on and share your knowledge, and an even better study tool! | ||
*You will develop your skills | *You will develop your skills in finding and reviewing literature. The information on Physiopedia is evidence-based, so the information you post needs to be backed by scientific evidence. | ||
*By editing Physiopedia you are collaborating with colleagues and making contacts in your profession. The sooner you can do this in your career, the better! | *By editing Physiopedia you are collaborating with colleagues and making contacts in your profession. The sooner you can do this in your career, the better! | ||
*You are a part of advancing the profession. By becoming involved with Physiopedia now, while it is still in its early stages of development, you are helping to move the profession forward. | *You are a part of advancing the profession. By becoming involved with Physiopedia now, while it is still in its early stages of development, you are helping to move the profession forward. | ||
Those of us at Physiopedia recognize that school is a busy and | Those of us at Physiopedia recognize that school is a busy and stressful time, but we are also aware that student contributions will be a valuable part of developing Physiopedia and sharing it with the world! | ||
== Signing Up and Frequently Asked Questions == | == Signing Up and Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
If you | If you are part of a Physiopedia Project, your first step is to request an [[Special:RequestAccount|editing account]]. Once your account is live, the person leading your project will guide you through the editing process. You can also check out the '''[[Help:User Tutorials|User Tutorials]]''' to get started. | ||
For answers to your questions, | For answers to your questions, you can visit the projects page set up by your University, ask the person who is leading your project or visit the Physiopedia [[Help:Contents|Help page]]. | ||
Once you have decided to use Physiopedia you should follow this step by step guide to get you started. | Once you have decided to use Physiopedia you should follow this step by step guide to get you started. | ||
== Get your own Physiopedia account == | == Get your own Physiopedia account == | ||
# Sign up for a Physiopedia account | # Sign up for a Physiopedia account [[Special:RequestAccount|here]]. We suggest that your username is your full name. | ||
# When you request your account inform us that you are a student and let us know what institution you attend | # When you request your account inform us that you are a student and let us know what institution you attend and the project you are working on. | ||
# Wait for '''email confirmation''' that your account has been activated. | # Wait for '''email confirmation''' that your account has been activated. | ||
# Once your account has been activated have a go at '''editing a page''' yourself. It is best to start by '''editing your profile page''' to give yourself a presence in Physiopedia. See our user tutorials on [[editing pages]] and [[editing your profile]]. | # Once your account has been activated have a go at '''editing a page''' yourself. It is best to start by '''editing your profile page''' to give yourself a presence in Physiopedia. See our user tutorials on [[editing pages]] and [[editing your profile]]. | ||
== Useful Links == | == Useful Links == | ||
[[Help:User Tutorials|User Tutorials]] | [[Help:User Tutorials|User Tutorials]] | ||
[[Projects]] (find your project page listed here) | [[Projects]] (find your project page listed here) | ||
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[[Create new page|Creating a new Physiopedia page]] | [[Create new page|Creating a new Physiopedia page]] | ||
Reviewing a Physiopedia page | [[Content Review Guidelines|Reviewing a Physiopedia page]] | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Revision as of 00:12, 10 July 2020
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the Student's Guide section on Physiopedia! This page is specifically developed to help students who are part of a Content Development Project get involved in developing and using Physiopedia to expand their knowledge of the profession. Specifically, Physiopedia offers students the opportunity to develop clinically useful information, connect with educators and peers, and even work on learning activities related to your coursework. This guide explores ways that you can learn while sharing information with the rest of the physio world!
You may also want to check out the User Tutorials and Etiquette pages when you begin.
Wikipedia for the Physiotherapy Community[edit | edit source]
Physiopedia is a wiki. A Wiki is a website that allows users to easily edit and contribute to that website. Wikis are particularly suited to collaborative group authoring of documents and websites. The most famous example of a Wiki is Wikipedia, a very extensive online encyclopaedia that allows anyone to add to and edit its entries.
Wikis in Teaching and Learning[edit | edit source]
The nature of wikis means they offer a number of benefits relating to learning and teaching applications:
- Wikis are ideal for collaborative writing applications.
- Wikis can be edited and entries published without knowledge of specialist web development tools.
- A wiki enables the development history of a document to be explored revealing who contributed what and when.
- A wiki will never be lost along with the efforts that have been made in adding content to them, they can be continually updated and always be referred to.
Physiopedia in Teaching and Learning[edit | edit source]
As a wiki, Physiopedia offers students an excellent opportunity to become involved in the creation of this global resource as part of an educational program or even independent study. Student involvement in creating, reviewing and updating Physiopedia content is an excellent activity for developing skills of reflection, critical assessment, and writing.
What You Will Learn as Part of a Project[edit | edit source]
- Website editing
- Technical skills
- Collaborative working
Why Should You Get Involved?[edit | edit source]
If you are in PT school then you are extremely busy, so why should you spend the extra time to help develop Physiopedia? In short, because Physiopedia will make you a better student. Here are a few reasons why:
- Getting involved early in your professional career creating, reviewing, and editing Physiopedia content is an excellent way to develop your professional writing skills, a critical eye for relevant information, and for developing reflection.
- Physiopedia is a good study tool. The information on Physiopedia is easy to find and access, and because our authors are qualified physiotherapists, physical therapists, and students, the information is relevant and correct.
- If the information you are looking for is not on the site, you can add it. This is an excellent way to reflect on and share your knowledge, and an even better study tool!
- You will develop your skills in finding and reviewing literature. The information on Physiopedia is evidence-based, so the information you post needs to be backed by scientific evidence.
- By editing Physiopedia you are collaborating with colleagues and making contacts in your profession. The sooner you can do this in your career, the better!
- You are a part of advancing the profession. By becoming involved with Physiopedia now, while it is still in its early stages of development, you are helping to move the profession forward.
Those of us at Physiopedia recognize that school is a busy and stressful time, but we are also aware that student contributions will be a valuable part of developing Physiopedia and sharing it with the world!
Signing Up and Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]
If you are part of a Physiopedia Project, your first step is to request an editing account. Once your account is live, the person leading your project will guide you through the editing process. You can also check out the User Tutorials to get started.
For answers to your questions, you can visit the projects page set up by your University, ask the person who is leading your project or visit the Physiopedia Help page.
Once you have decided to use Physiopedia you should follow this step by step guide to get you started.
Get your own Physiopedia account[edit | edit source]
- Sign up for a Physiopedia account here. We suggest that your username is your full name.
- When you request your account inform us that you are a student and let us know what institution you attend and the project you are working on.
- Wait for email confirmation that your account has been activated.
- Once your account has been activated have a go at editing a page yourself. It is best to start by editing your profile page to give yourself a presence in Physiopedia. See our user tutorials on editing pages and editing your profile.
Useful Links[edit | edit source]
Projects (find your project page listed here)
What makes a good Physiopedia page
