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Erik W Driessen¹, Arno M M Muijtjens, Jan van Tartwijk

¹Department of Educational Development and Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. E.Driessen@educ.unimaas.nl

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Web-based portfolios significantly boosted medical student motivation and were perceived as more user-friendly by mentors, without compromising portfolio quality. This digital format may improve acceptance among students and educators.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Digital Learning Technologies
Portfolio Assessment

Background:

Reflective portfolios are crucial in medical education for assessing student progress.
Traditional paper-based portfolios present challenges in terms of user-friendliness and engagement.
Evaluating the impact of digital alternatives is essential for optimizing learning experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the effects of web-based versus paper-based portfolios on medical students' portfolio quality.
To assess the user-friendliness of different portfolio formats for students and mentors.
To determine the impact of portfolio format on student motivation and engagement.

Main Methods:

An experimental design compared web-based and paper-based portfolios among first-year medical students.
Portfolio quality was evaluated using content analysis and a standardized rating instrument by two independent raters.
Student motivation, user-friendliness, and satisfaction were assessed via questionnaires and mentor interviews.

Main Results:

No significant differences were found in portfolio structure, reflection quality, or evidence quality between web-based and paper-based formats.
Web-based portfolios significantly enhanced student motivation (effect size 0.76) and required more preparation time (15.4 vs. 12.2 hours).
Mentors perceived web-based portfolios as more user-friendly, although overall student satisfaction did not differ significantly.

Conclusions:

Web-based portfolios enhance student motivation and are more user-friendly for mentors compared to paper-based versions.
The content quality of portfolios remains consistent across both digital and traditional formats.
Digital portfolio implementation may foster greater acceptance and adoption within medical education settings.