Electronic Portfolios for Learning and Teaching in Veterinary Education

Abstract

Recently, the use of ePortfolios has tremendously increased in the higher education sector; however, the use of ePortfolios in veterinary education is still in its infancy. As a sophisticated means of e-learning, ePortfolios can be utilized in veterinary education in many ways such as documenting, tracking, and assessing student skills/clinical competency; integrating new digital technologies such as digital badges, digital learning analytics, and gamification; and promoting reflective learning, feedback culture, and future employability. The skills and capabilities required for competent veterinary professionals need time to develop so that an ePortfolio can provide flexible options for con..