Introduction of an e-portfolio in clinical dentistry: staff and student views. Vernazza, C., Durham, J., Ellis, J., Teasdale, D., Cotterill, S., Scott, L., Thomason, M., Drummond, P., & Moss, J. European Journal of Dental Education, 15(1):36–41, 2011. 00010
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Abstract Introduction:  An electronic portfolio was introduced for undergraduate students in the School of Dental Sciences at Newcastle University. Its introduction was evaluated in terms of both staff and student response. Methods:  A quantitative-qualitative methodology was adopted. Student views were examined quantitatively using a Likert scale based questionnaire both pre- and post-introduction of the eportfolio. Staff views were examined qualitatively by the use of focus groups. Results and discussion:  Findings included that the system was easy to use and it provided a large quantity of high quality data. The aim of the system to improve reflection and feedback was not perceived as a benefit by staff or students. The need for training was highlighted and a major disadvantage of the system was its time consuming nature. The evaluation has lead to further development of the system and continued evaluation will be important.
@article{vernazza_introduction_2011,
	title = {Introduction of an e-portfolio in clinical dentistry: staff and student views},
	volume = {15},
	issn = {1600-0579},
	url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0579.2010.00631.x},
	doi = {10.1111/j.1600-0579.2010.00631.x},
	abstract = {Abstract Introduction:  An electronic portfolio was introduced for undergraduate students in the School of Dental Sciences at Newcastle University. Its introduction was evaluated in terms of both staff and student response. Methods:  A quantitative-qualitative methodology was adopted. Student views were examined quantitatively using a Likert scale based questionnaire both pre- and post-introduction of the eportfolio. Staff views were examined qualitatively by the use of focus groups. Results and discussion:  Findings included that the system was easy to use and it provided a large quantity of high quality data. The aim of the system to improve reflection and feedback was not perceived as a benefit by staff or students. The need for training was highlighted and a major disadvantage of the system was its time consuming nature. The evaluation has lead to further development of the system and continued evaluation will be important.},
	number = {1},
	journal = {European Journal of Dental Education},
	author = {Vernazza, C. and Durham, J. and Ellis, J. and Teasdale, D. and Cotterill, S. and Scott, L. and Thomason, M. and Drummond, P. and Moss, J.},
	year = {2011},
	note = {00010},
	keywords = {Assessment, feedback, portfolio, reflection, undergraduate},
	pages = {36--41},
}

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