Training to Support ePortfolio Users During Clinical Placements: a Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Learning Technologies

Background:

• ePortfolios support student competency development and clinical supervision.
• User training is vital for successful ePortfolio implementation.
• Current understanding of ePortfolio training design and outcomes is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and synthesize evidence on the design and outcomes of ePortfolio user training.
• To identify best practices for ePortfolio training initiatives.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review was conducted.
• Searched multiple databases for relevant literature.
• Included 16 studies describing ePortfolio user training.

Main Results:

• Varied designs and outcomes reported for ePortfolio user training.
• Identified a need for structured training approaches.
• Evidence suggests effectiveness of certain training strategies.

Conclusions:

• Recommends an individual, ongoing training approach for ePortfolios.
• Emphasizes the importance of a theoretical framework for training design.
• Highlights the need for further research into optimal ePortfolio training.