title: The Academic Support Process (ASP) website: helping preceptors develop resident learning plans and track progress.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  At times, preceptors struggle with aspects of resident education. Many are looking for more support and faculty development in this area.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To address preceptors' needs for resources and provide a proactive framework for their teaching, the Academic Support Process (ASP) website was developed and evaluated. Preceptors' (N = 35) experiences using the ASP website, as well as their perceptions of its usefulness in supporting resident education, were identified.
  
  
  METHODS
  The research comprised two phases: a self-directed workshop involving the creation of a web-based learning plan for a standardised scenario of a resident in difficulty followed by 3 months use of the ASP website with residents in their practice. Information on their experiences was solicited via surveys and focus group interviews.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Findings revealed the ASP website enabled preceptors to find words for their concerns around resident competency, gave them a proactive teaching framework, expanded their arsenal of teaching strategies, and supported a customised approach for all learners along the performance spectrum. However, there were a number of challenges encountered by the preceptors that affected site use and buy in.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results are promising. Next steps involve developing a clear strategy for adoption.
authors.affiliation: University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. estodel@learning4excellence.com
authors.forename: Emma J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Stodel
authors.forename: Madeleine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Montpetit
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Eyre
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prentice
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Johnston
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D003626:Data Display; D005544:Forecasting; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods*; D007858:Learning; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*