This presentation focuses on the practical application and implementation of e-Portfolios in the health sciences discipline. The presentation discusses objectives of developing student e-portfolios, portfolio integration into the curriculum across the health sciences professions, implementation and challenges. It demystifies the varied definitions of e-Portfolios and different types of portfolio software. There will be a showcase of e-Portfolios and portfolio templates used in the Doctor of Nursing Program, and the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, and the Doctoral Capstone Course in Occupational Therapy.
Objectives:
After the presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Describe objectives for the development and use of student e-Portfolios and their potential applications for student professional development and career opportunities.
2. Discuss the various components of e-Portfolios based on the different health professions in the health sciences.
3. Describe the various implementation strategies programs have used and how they have addressed implementation challenges.
Presentation: 57 minutes
(Note: Audio was cut-off, but entire PowerPoint slide deck is located at bottom of this page
