title: Twelve tips for successful e-tutoring using     electronic portfolios.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  E-tutoring by means of a digital portfolio offers personal guidance in a context in which regular face-to-face contact between supervisor and student is difficult. However, implementing e-tutoring in practice is not always straightforward.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article investigates the conditions for successful e-tutoring of electronic portfolios.
  
  
  METHODS
  A combination of three methods is used: our own experience with e-tutoring, interviews with 14 tutors using an e-portfolio and the answers on questionnaires by 107 students.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We present 12 tips to increase the chances of successful e-tutoring when using electronic portfolios.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  E-tutoring by means of electronic portfolios can be a feasible alternative in contexts in which face-to-face tutoring is difficult.
authors.affiliation: Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium. ann.deketelaere@med.kuleuven.be
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Deketelaere
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Degryse
authors.forename: Agnes
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Munter
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: De Leyn
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D006801:Humans; D012577:Schools, Medical; D013337:Students, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching