Sykes et al. Investigating a repository for ICF education materials

Investigating a repository for ICF education materials

Catherine Sykes

Stefanus Snyman

Demand > supply

First steps

Specify:– functions required– search filters– platform for a prototype

•Crowd source funds

•Commission a prototype build

Functionality• Providers register to upload material• Upload facility• Verified as ICF material • Users register to access and download• Ability to rate the material• Peer-review to add a “Quality” label.• Comments by user• If users or providers alter material they must

be able to upload it again, linked to the original.

Search filters• Contact details Developer and copyright

holders

• Title and brief description in English

• Languages available

• Main audience(s)

• Content

• Form of the material

• Level of education

• Availability

• Demonstration

• Next steps

• Timeline

Thank youCatherine Sykes

World Confederation for Physical Therapy

Email: [email protected]

Stefanus Snyman

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Email: [email protected]