Abstract
Session presented on: Wednesday, July 24, 2013: In nursing education the use of portfolios has long been documented, primarily as a means of narrative reflection of student clinical experiences (Peacock, Murray, & Scott, 2011). Empirical literature depicts the use of e-portfolios as a showcase for professional development, and qualitative assessment (Endacott, Gray, Jasper, McMullan, Miller, Scholes, & Webb, 2004; Head, & Johnston, 2012). With the emergence of sophisticated e-portfolio software to support quantitative assessment, a new realm of possibilities has been revealed. This presentation describes an evidence-based, quantitative model for assessment of individual and aggregate outcomes, and comprehensive program evaluation. The researcher will describe the scope of implementation of an e-portfolio assessment model for university nursing and healthcare programs. Essential components of an effective e-portfolio model, comparative overview of software systems, and the six elements of e-portfolio assessment (accreditation competency standards, program outcomes, course outcomes, assignment outcomes, individual assessment, and aggregate assessment) are depicted in this presentation. Additional layers in the model include 1) learner reflection, 2) professional profile, 3) collection of artifacts, and 4) qualitative and quantitative assessment. The e-portfolio software provided multi-layered reports, correlating individual and aggregate achievement of program, course, and professional outcomes. These reports were used for an accreditation self-study to provide rich evidence of the holistic use of e-portfolio software to assess outcomes and competencies. The model has further implications for faculty professional development and clinical practice applications, as a quantitative method of measuring attainment of promotion and tenure goals or clinical ladder competencies. Universities and healthcare systems would reap extensive benefits from e-portfolio software that facilitates assessment of outcomes and accreditation standards. With significance far beyond a simple qualitative reflection of student work, the e-portfolio offers a rich, comprehensive assessment tool for education, practice, and professional development.
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Rho Omicron
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
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Keywords:
outcomes, e-portfolio, assessment
Recommended Citation
Baumlein, Gail K., "E-Portfolios: A Model for Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of Outcomes" (2013). INRC (Congress). 26.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2013/presentations_2013/26
Conference Name
24th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Conference Year
2013
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E-Portfolios: A Model for Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of Outcomes
Prague, Czech Republic
Session presented on: Wednesday, July 24, 2013: In nursing education the use of portfolios has long been documented, primarily as a means of narrative reflection of student clinical experiences (Peacock, Murray, & Scott, 2011). Empirical literature depicts the use of e-portfolios as a showcase for professional development, and qualitative assessment (Endacott, Gray, Jasper, McMullan, Miller, Scholes, & Webb, 2004; Head, & Johnston, 2012). With the emergence of sophisticated e-portfolio software to support quantitative assessment, a new realm of possibilities has been revealed. This presentation describes an evidence-based, quantitative model for assessment of individual and aggregate outcomes, and comprehensive program evaluation. The researcher will describe the scope of implementation of an e-portfolio assessment model for university nursing and healthcare programs. Essential components of an effective e-portfolio model, comparative overview of software systems, and the six elements of e-portfolio assessment (accreditation competency standards, program outcomes, course outcomes, assignment outcomes, individual assessment, and aggregate assessment) are depicted in this presentation. Additional layers in the model include 1) learner reflection, 2) professional profile, 3) collection of artifacts, and 4) qualitative and quantitative assessment. The e-portfolio software provided multi-layered reports, correlating individual and aggregate achievement of program, course, and professional outcomes. These reports were used for an accreditation self-study to provide rich evidence of the holistic use of e-portfolio software to assess outcomes and competencies. The model has further implications for faculty professional development and clinical practice applications, as a quantitative method of measuring attainment of promotion and tenure goals or clinical ladder competencies. Universities and healthcare systems would reap extensive benefits from e-portfolio software that facilitates assessment of outcomes and accreditation standards. With significance far beyond a simple qualitative reflection of student work, the e-portfolio offers a rich, comprehensive assessment tool for education, practice, and professional development.