English
norskImproving professional practice by using the Internet
Abstract
The paper recounts the use of a tool, called Physio-net, that integrates text and video as an aid to reflection and which has been developed for a course on professional practice. Practitioners develop video for viewing by students and can then use these as a developing dialogue between students and
teachers, clinicians and physiotherapists.
Initial research into the effectiveness of the tool demonstrate that this is an effective tool for developing reflection by students, and is also of extremely useful as a tool for practitioners to reflect on their own practice. This is also a medium which enables students and teachers to develop skills of balanced and friendly criticism.
The conclusion is that it is the blending of these three, aspects, the use of text, the use of video, and a community of trust between participants, that has led to the successful implentation of the platform.
Initial research into the effectiveness of the tool demonstrate that this is an effective tool for developing reflection by students, and is also of extremely useful as a tool for practitioners to reflect on their own practice. This is also a medium which enables students and teachers to develop skills of balanced and friendly criticism.
The conclusion is that it is the blending of these three, aspects, the use of text, the use of video, and a community of trust between participants, that has led to the successful implentation of the platform.