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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
WikiVet is a website of veterinary content designed in a similar way to Wikipedia. The project is a collaborative initiative involving UK veterinary schools with support from Higher Education Academy and JISC funding <font color = 'green'>OTHER</font color>. It is creating a comprehensive online knowledge base which aims to cover the entire veterinary curriculum. It will provide a reliable reference source for veterinary students, nurses and graduates anywhere in the world.
WikiVet is a website of veterinary content designed in a similar way to Wikipedia. The project is a collaborative initiative involving UK veterinary schools with external support. It is creating a comprehensive online knowledge base which aims to cover the entire veterinary curriculum. It will provide a reliable reference source for veterinary students, nurses and graduates anywhere in the world.
==Why==
Veterinary students and academic staff are familiar with e-learning as medium to supplement and complement traditional teaching and learning as part of a blended learning approach. However, with the rapid growth of material on the web, it has become increasingly difficult to find appropriate content which has been peer reviewed. This lack of signposting can result in students and staff wasting time searching for material or even chancing across second rate or incorrect information. WikiVet was therefore developed as a trust worthy site for peer reviewed material.
==Development==
The project grew out of existing collaborations between veterinary schools. A unique feature of WikiVet is the level of cooperation not only between academics at different schools but also involving the students. Over 40 student authors have worked and are working together writing most of the content. The content is then reviewed by recent graduates and/or experts in a specific field. The students enjoy this work and claim that they learn a lot more about the subject matter as a result.
WikiVet is created in a similar way to its big brother Wikipedia. However there are three distinct differences between the two systems. Apart from the content relating specifically to the veterinary curriculum and being peer reviewed by subject specialists, access to the majority of the site is restricted to the veterinary community. This is in order to ensure accuracy of informationt and reflects the sensitive nature of a lot of the content.
==History==
==History==
The WikiVet project started work in April 2007 and initially involved academics from Cambridge, Edinburgh and the Royal Veterinary College. The first stage involved the creation of WikiPath covering the veterinary pathology undergraduate curriculum. This has subsequently been extended to include WikiAnatomy and Physiology, WikiBlood, WikiBugs, WikiVPH and WikiClinical.
The WikiVet project started work in April 2007 and initially involved academics from Cambridge, Edinburgh and the Royal Veterinary College. The initial funding was provided by JISC and HEA. The first stage involved the creation of WikiPath covering the veterinary pathology undergraduate curriculum. This has subsequently been extended to include WikiAnatomy and Physiology, WikiBlood, WikiBugs, WikiVPH, WikiClinical and more.
In 2008 the project was joined by the Nottingham Veterinary School. Activity on the site expanded to cover most of the curriculum including new section on Wiki Normals and Wiki Drugs. In January 2009 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust provided funding to cover the development of an interactive question bank called [[News_RCVSFunding_2009|Wiki Quiz]].
In 2008 the project was joined by the Nottingham Veterinary School. Activity on the site expanded to cover most of the curriculum including new section on WikiNormals and WikiDrugs.
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In January 2009 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust provided funding to cover the development of an interactive question bank called Wiki Quiz.
A new section relating to most aspects of donkeys started to be developed in autumn 2009. The content was provided and sponsored by The Donkey Sanctury. Also in 2009, WikiSnakes and WikiLizards started to be developed.
A new section relating to most aspects of donkeys started to be developed in autumn 2009. The content was provided and sponsored by The Donkey Sanctury. Also in 2009, WikiSnakes and WikiLizards started to be developed.
In 2010
In 2010
=== Why we are doing this? ===
=== Why we are doing this? ===
Their inspiration has also resulted in a number of significant improvements to the site such as <font color = 'green'>interactive content maps</font color>, flash cards and clinical cases.
The WIKI VET Community of Practice has been established to explore the potential of second generation e-learning technologies building on existing collaborative partnerships between the UK veterinary schools. This new Community of Practice will enable academics and technical experts to work together in new ways on developing and sharing innovative e-learning resources.
The WIKI VET Community of Practice has been established to explore the potential of second generation e-learning technologies building on existing collaborative partnerships between the UK veterinary schools. This new Community of Practice will enable academics and technical experts to work together in new ways on developing and sharing innovative e-learning resources.
Emerging web technologies (sometimes referred to as Web 2.0) could offer a number of solutions to these problems. Crucially they provide a set of social networking tools which enable communities of practice to work effectively together on line. This will be used in the project to enhance existing face to face meetings and create new ways of working together. Wikis and folksonomies offer new ways for the community to order, index, signpost and rate digital content. This content could be in the form of text written collaboratively by the partner institutions or existing resources such as CAL, video, images, documents and Powerpoint (including some previously generated by the CLIVE and vetschools projects).
Emerging web technologies (sometimes referred to as Web 2.0) could offer a number of solutions to these problems. Crucially they provide a set of social networking tools which enable communities of practice to work effectively together on line. This will be used in the project to enhance existing face to face meetings and create new ways of working together. Wikis and folksonomies offer new ways for the community to order, index, signpost and rate digital content. This content could be in the form of text written collaboratively by the partner institutions or existing resources such as CAL, video, images, documents and Powerpoint (including some previously generated by the CLIVE and vetschools projects).
• Building of cross institutional expertise and understanding of the pedagogy associated with the application of wikis and other web technologies in veterinary education;
• Building of cross institutional expertise and understanding of the pedagogy associated with the application of wikis and other web technologies in veterinary education;
• Enrichment of existing teaching resources and improved learning opportunities for students through the use of novel and contemporary web technologies
• Enrichment of existing teaching resources and improved learning opportunities for students through the use of novel and contemporary web technologie