How can learning portfolios facilitate lifelong learning? Kamilla Nylund Institutet för Miljömedicin Karolinska Institutet

Background “Each professional has the duty to keep their competencies on an appropriate level during their professional life… …develop a range of competencies and generic skills beyond the direct skills related to their clinical work, such as lifelong learning skills to keep up and maintain knowledge and skills.

AIM To explore the effectiveness of E-portfolios on learning from a faculty and student perspective. Lifelong learning and professional competence Facilitators and barriers

Effectiveness relies on careful implementation E-portfolios must be well anchored among all involved from leaders & faculty to students. E-portfolios must be embedded in the curriculum The portfolio must be well-motivated, valued and easy to use Dedicated leaders, technical support staff & faculty Educational/organizational change.

Self-efficacy, motivation & metacognitive skills. The quality of goal setting, challenging reflective activities, formative feedback Ongoing support to students Feedback to students, between students and reflection skills The learning environment – students sense of being in control

Conclusion Well executed E-learning portfolios is a promising tool in facilitating deeper learning, lifelong learning and professional development. Perceived educational value, technological problems affect motivation and the use of portfolios.

Thank you! Kamilla Nylund