ePortfolio: Challenge or Opportunity

Capturing the process and assessment of learning in the practice context through the use of ePortfolio

Aim To facilitate e-learning opportunities for

post registration nurses in the development of a Unifying Specialist Practice (USP) ePortfolio as part of a BSc (Hons)/Post Graduate Certificate in Community Health Nursing programme of study.

Why a Portfolio? Students have the opportunity to: Critically reflect on learning experienced connecting

theory to the reality of specialist practice Build on their knowledge, competence and capability

as part of their professional and personal development

The portfolio provides an overview of this process, the students’ application of specialist knowledge in the practice setting and a means for assessment.

Why an ePortfolio?

Students have the opportunity to: Develop and store evidence within the

ePortfolio space including reflective ‘blogs’ , creating links to these as part of their critical commentary

Utilise this approach as part of their continuing professional development (CPD) integrating elements of practice, education, research and information technology (SEHD 2005)

ProcessSemester 1 - Pebblepad & ePortfolios introduced Students encouraged to:

Blog and start creating webfoliosGather evidence for portfolio and store in Pebblepad

Practice Teachers introduced/updated re ePortfolioSemester 2 - USP Portfolio developed Students on practice placement and attending QMU

● 4 or 6 modules/webfolios developed -> USP ePortfolio ePortfolio sessions and individual support

offered

Each USP module/ webfolio

Self appraisal Learning planEvidence to

meet learning outcomes

Self appraisal – end of module

Formative assessment of

1 webfolio

Overall USP ePortfolio

Mapping to standards/

proficiencies

Assessment by practice

teacher

Panel of Moderators

Practice teachers & lecturers

External Examiner

Students access grade & feedback

Process & Assessment

ASSESSMENT

Modular Outcomes

Academic Performance

Rooted in PracticeBreadth and Depth of Learning

Personal & Professional

Growth

Outcome The students, as QMU

graduates, have access to their ePortfolio as part of their CPD.

Practice teachers have the opportunity to develop their own ePortfolios

Opportunity or Challenge?

Students were challenged by this approach

Students had the opportunity to be creative in the development of their ePortfolios

The learning involved has been invaluable for the lecturers creating new insights into the process

Where next? Portfolio modification

following programme review Ongoing development of

practice teachers’ & lecturers’ ePortfolio assessment skills

Sharing of ideas for eAssessment