The use of Eportfolio for clinical competency and reflective practice: Tips and tricks from a user’s perspective Presented by: Dr Regina Belski Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, La Trobe University Email: [email protected]
Jun 18, 2015
The use of Eportfolio for clinical competency and reflective practice:
Tips and tricks from a user’s perspective
Presented by: Dr Regina BelskiDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, La Trobe UniversityEmail: [email protected]
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Background
Designed and implemented an Eportfolio in 2013 to: Create a flexible and timely platform to facilitate reflective
practice and
Help students work towards professional competency.
This process was trailed in the first year clinical placement subject and has been extended to 4 other subjecting in the Nutrition and Dietetics course.
Today- Pros and Cons and Tips and Tricks for users
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PRO 1- Always there
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CON 1- But…only there if have computer and internet access
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PRO 2- Personalisable
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CON 2- No entry from student= no entry from supervisor
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PRO 3- Can be changed/developed as you go
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CON 3- Limited functionality
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PRO 4- Saves Trees
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CON 4- Can’t print empty portfolio if needed
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PRO 5- Real-time feedback to students
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PRO 6- Easy ID of any students not progressing in a timely fashion via reports
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Tips and Tricks
Include a personalised page for students
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Tips and Tricks
Make sure only 1 submission is available per student reflective blog/portfolio
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Tips and Tricks
Allow adequate training time for both students and supervisors to be ready to use the system- and be prepared for teething problems
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Tips and Tricks
Troubleshoot the eporfolio before launching it
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Tips and Tricks
Talk to your IT support person or Pebblepad advisor and discuss if options that will make system more user friendly are available
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Tips and Tricks
Learn from your mistakes and continue to improve the tool!- SHARE YOUR EXPERINECES WITH OTHERS
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Tips and Tricks
Enjoy learning to utilise the new technology!
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Images
Images sourced from: www.office.com
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