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Blended Approach to Evidence Learning in Professional Practice

This study explores the use of blended portfolios in professional practice, with a focus on midwifery education. The pilot study reveals positive views on electronic portfolios, reduction in paper portfolio size, and the need for further guidance and face-to-face interaction. The findings provide valuable insights for the future implementation of blended portfolios.

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Blended Approach to Evidence Learning in Professional Practice

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  1. A blended approach to evidence learning in professional practiceMargaret Fisher(Senior Lecturer Midwifery)Alison Thoburn(Lecturer Midwifery)University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

  2. Background: Triggers for change • Re-validation of Midwifery curriculum • Professional body requirements • Anecdotal feedback • Ceppl research: “Assessment of Practice” • Literature evidence

  3. Some key issues on portfolios from Ceppl research

  4. Portfolios

  5. Blended Portfolio

  6. Pilot Study • Six week pilot study • Volunteer students from existing programme • 13 initially, 1 withdrew • Self rating of IT skills and learning style • Little guidance given • Mentor and Lecturer involvement

  7. Pilot Study – Findings 1 • Students • Range of ages • self assessed IT skills from satisfactory to very good • Range of learning styles • Positive views for • Reduction in paper portfolio size • New way of assessing proficiencies • Some concern over repetition between paper and electronic

  8. Pilot Study – Findings 2 • Guidelines positive evaluation – but would have liked face to face • Initial access and navigation awkward, minimal extra help needed • Accessed from all sites • Comments on general appearance, editing, etc • Hyperlinks • Personal tutor formative feedback

  9. Going live…. The results

  10. PAPER

  11. E Portfolio

  12. Where next??

  13. And finally....

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