implementation of an electronic portfolio

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Implementation of an Electronic Portfolio

Engagement of Key Stakeholders

Megan Wilkins

School of Radiography

Faculty of Health Social Care and Education


Drivers

• Periodic Review & Internal Subject Review

– Assessment strategy and content

• National Student Survey

– Feedback

– Learning resources

– Employability / PDP


• Student support– Early Intervention– Monitoring– Professional Suitability

• Evidence Based Practice– Francis Report– Safeguarding– Patient Centred Pathway– Fitness to Practice

Drivers


Stakeholders

• Informants:– Local Education & Training Board

– Statutory Body

– NHS Constitution

• Engagers:– Academic Staff– Practice Placement Providers– Professional Support Services– Student Body– Supervisors & Mentors


Local Education & Training Board

• Education Outcomes Framework

– Evidence based

– Standardisation– Quality– Monitoring

• Excellent Education

• Competent Capable Staff

• Adaptable & Flexible Workforce• NHS Values & Behaviours• Widening Participation


Statutory Body

• Health & Care Professions Council

– Standards of Proficiency

• Progress Mapping

• Evidence of achievement

• Bite Size assessments

• Achievable from the outset

• Self Regulation and Monitoring


Academic Staff

• Assessment Content

– Tailored to system rather than bespoke• Review data recorded• Pedagogic theory

– Thematic Analysis

• Core Skills– KSF– Transferable

• Examination Proficiency• Employability


Practice Placement Providers

• 15 NHS Trusts

• Multiple assessors and supervisors

• Variety of styles and differing expectations

• Practice Based Education

• Patient Centred

• Employability


Professional Support Services

• Behind the scenes

• Creation of Accounts– Application to Organisational structure

• Reporting functionality– Evidence of assessment content

• Management of Hardware resources


Student Body

• Alumni

– Piloting group– Core trainers– Cascade training

• Undergraduates

– Sole assessment resource– Avoid paper back up system– Mobile device provided– Employability


Supervisors & Mentors

• Role & Responsibility– Society of Radiographers– Job description

– Accountability & Responsibility

– Leadership Skills– Mentoring skills– Career Development– Professional Integrity

– Workforce Development


Positive Outcomes

• Empowering Partnerships

• Enhancing Employability

• Safeguarding the Public

• Meeting Professional Standards

• Accurate monitoring and self regulation

• Remote support

• Timely Feedback

• Student Centred Approach


Considerations

• Resources– Time

• Discipline Specific

– Funding

• Development of appropriate materials / resources – ‘How to…’ guides and video walkthroughs

• Time of Change

– Soft approach– Reassurance and Reinforcement– Executive decisions


Ensure……

• You know why you are introducing an e-portfolio

• You pilot your ideas before rolling out to a student group

• You liaise very carefully with e-learning and /or support staff

• You are clear about assessment requirements & issues

• All stakeholders are very clear about what is expected of them

• Ensure your content is fit for purpose prior to any pilot