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Integrating e-Portfolio in the Nursing Programs A Work In Progress. Iona Thomas-Connor, MA CNE Associate Professor. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCE . Old Paradigm
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Integrating e-Portfolio in the Nursing Programs A Work In Progress Iona Thomas-Connor, MA CNE Associate Professor THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCE
Old Paradigm The Nursing Teacher is the expert and center of knowledge Teaching is “telling “ and “giving’ information Students listen , record, memorize and regurgitate information Individual and Competitive Learning New Paradigm The nursing Teacher is the facilitator of Learning Teaching is structuring the environment so the students “discover” knowledge Student apply knowledge, think critically, communicate effectively and reflect on their own learning Group, collaborative and cooperative learning Nursing Paradigm Shift InThe Teaching-Learning Process
Why E-Portfolio for Nursing • Professional practice socialization • A digital format, which is versatile, portable, and visible. • Smooth the transition from college to the worlds of work and advanced education. • A teaching/learning tool that is part of a growing trend in higher education. • Applies adult learning principles
ePortfolio helps students to: Examine and reflect on learning and career goals Visualize academic growth and development over time Think about learning in a broad context of family, career, culture and experience. ePortfolio enables faculty and the college To assess and promote the following themes: Oral Communication Written Communication Critical Thinking Technology Quantitative Reasoning Why E-Portfolio for Nursing
Four Steps to e-PortfolioFor Nursing • Collect • Reflect • Select • Connect
COLLECTAcademic Work Advocacy Letter Philosophy of Life Group Activities and Oral Presentations Journaling of Clinical Experience Case Studies Reflections Worksheets Clinical Reasoning Projects Nursing philosophy Multimedia Modules/projects (e.g., PowerPoint) Cover letter & Resume
COLLECTBeyond Academics • Community & Professional Activities • References Letters, Notes or Memo from clients, families and staff • Leadership outside the classroom • Cultural & Campus Activities • Family, Social or personal Interest • Affiliations
REFLECT About • Pre-Nursing Experience • Experience Within the Discipline of Nursing • Lived Experiences on campus and Off campus
Student have the opportunity to select variety of medium in which: To use creativity to represent self and his/her educational experience To showcase accomplishments and best school work to faculty, peer, family and friends. SELECT
CONNECT Credentialing Agencies Advance Nursing Education Professional Development Assessment World of Work
Student Sample e-Portfolio • Edilberto Calamanan • Marie Jimenez