Tribello, Gareth A;
Bonomi, Massimiliano;
Bussi, Giovanni;
Camilloni, Carlo;
Armstrong, Blake I;
Arsiccio, Andrea;
Aureli, Simone;
... Wu, Jiangbo; + view all
(2025)
PLUMED Tutorials: A collaborative, community-driven learning ecosystem.
Journal of Chemical Physics
, 162
(9)
, Article 092501. 10.1063/5.0251501.
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Abstract
In computational physics, chemistry, and biology, the implementation of new techniques in shared and open-source software lowers barriers to entry and promotes rapid scientific progress. However, effectively training new software users presents several challenges. Common methods like direct knowledge transfer and in-person workshops are limited in reach and comprehensiveness. Furthermore, while the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the benefits of online training, traditional online tutorials can quickly become outdated and may not cover all the software's functionalities. To address these issues, here we introduce "PLUMED Tutorials," a collaborative model for developing, sharing, and updating online tutorials. This initiative utilizes repository management and continuous integration to ensure compatibility with software updates. Moreover, the tutorials are interconnected to form a structured learning path and are enriched with automatic annotations to provide broader context. This paper illustrates the development, features, and advantages of PLUMED Tutorials, aiming to foster an open community for creating and sharing educational resources.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | PLUMED Tutorials: A collaborative, community-driven learning ecosystem |
| Location: | United States |
| DOI: | 10.1063/5.0251501 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0251501 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Software, COVID-19, Humans |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Dept of Chemical Engineering UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences > Dept of Chemistry UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences > Dept of Physics and Astronomy |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10205681 |
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