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Radiation therapy students' perceptions of a wiki
1Department of Radiation Therapy, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.
The Clinical Teacher
|September 27, 2017
Summary
First-year radiation therapy students found using a wiki valuable for collaborative learning and understanding patient experiences. This pilot study highlights wikis as effective educational tools for health science programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Sciences
- Radiation Therapy
Background:
- Wikis offer significant potential for collaborative learning and resource sharing in higher education.
- The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy degree in New Zealand introduced the 'Otago Wiki' platform in 2015.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate first-year radiation therapy students' perceptions of using a wiki as a learning tool.
- To explore the effectiveness of wiki-based collaborative learning in a New Zealand degree program.
Main Methods:
- First-year students worked in groups of four to create wiki pages on assigned tasks related to a fictional patient.
- A Survey Monkey questionnaire was administered to students at the end of the year, with free-text responses analyzed qualitatively.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified were group work experience, enhanced self-awareness of radiation therapy, and improved learning.
- Most students perceived the wiki as a valuable group exercise that improved their understanding of the patient experience.
Conclusions:
- The wiki was a worthwhile learning tool for radiation therapy students, enhancing their understanding of patient care.
- Future use of wikis in the curriculum will include clearer task goals to optimize student efficiency.
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