Dang Hung T, Tran Tuan A, Vo Truong Ngoc N, Luong Hang M, Nguyen Hoan Q
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, VNM.
Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, VNM.
Cureus. 2025 Apr 9;17(4):e81980. doi: 10.7759/cureus.81980. eCollection 2025 Apr.
Background E-portfolios are evolving electronic/online resources that record, store, and archive the artifacts of learning and reflection for an individual learner. They have become more popular nowadays. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of dental students regarding the use of e-portfolios as a tool for assessment, learning, and professional development in dental education. Methods Three hundred seven dental students completed a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, which was administered using Google Forms (Google, Inc., Mountain View, CA) on e-portfolios. The questionnaire comprised three sections: general information, knowledge, and attitude assessments. Data were stored in EpiData 3.1 (Jens M. Lauritsen, Odense, Denmark) and analyzed with Stata 16.0 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX). Results The research shows that 83.7% of students appreciate using portfolios for reflecting on their skills, and 82.1% believe that e-portfolios are effective for self-assessment. Portfolios help 55.0% of students identify their strengths and weaknesses, and 68.7% report experiencing better independent learning. Moreover, 70.0% of students feel that portfolios help to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application. Challenges include 71.3% of students finding portfolios time-consuming and 49.5% feeling stressed. It is essential to have effective guidance from instructors, with 77.2% agreeing on the importance of clear goals and 70.7% valuing faculty consultations. Conclusion While e-portfolios are generally viewed positively by the majority of dental students for their role in learning, assessment, and professional development, the study highlights the need for proper guidance and integration into the overall grading system to address concerns about time and stress.
背景 电子档案袋是不断发展的电子/在线资源，用于记录、存储和存档个体学习者的学习与反思成果。如今它们越来越受欢迎。本研究旨在评估牙科学生对于将电子档案袋用作牙科教育中的评估、学习和职业发展工具的知识和态度。方法 307名牙科学生完成了一份五点李克特量表问卷，该问卷通过谷歌表单（谷歌公司，加利福尼亚州山景城）针对电子档案袋进行发放。问卷包括三个部分：一般信息、知识和态度评估。数据存储在EpiData 3.1（延斯·M·劳里森，丹麦欧登塞）中，并使用Stata 16.0（StataCorp有限责任公司，得克萨斯州大学城）进行分析。结果 研究表明，83.7%的学生喜欢使用档案袋来反思自己的技能，82.1%的学生认为电子档案袋对自我评估有效。档案袋帮助55.0%的学生识别自己的优势和劣势，68.7%的学生表示体验到了更好的自主学习。此外，70.0%的学生认为档案袋有助于将理论知识与实际应用联系起来。挑战包括71.3%的学生觉得制作档案袋耗时，49.5%的学生感到有压力。获得教师的有效指导至关重要，77.2%的学生认同明确目标的重要性，70.
