Twelve tips for successful e-tutoring using     electronic portfolios.
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.
Deketelaere
Ann
A
Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium. ann.deketelaere@med.kuleuven.be
Degryse
Jan
J
De Munter
Agnes
A
De Leyn
Paul
P
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