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The MyProgress User Group 2024

The MyProgress User Group 2024 was held on the 27th of November at the Malmaison Hotel in York. Universities from across the UK gathered in person for a day dedicated to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the exploration of innovations within the MyProgress ePortfolio platform. Attendees not only discussed best practices but also expanded their professional networks and shaped the future of digital learning in healthcare education and beyond.

The MyProgress User Group 2024

The event featured a packed agenda, with keynote presentations from guest speakers representing a range of disciplines and universities. Each shared their unique experiences of integrating MyProgress into their programmes and highlighted the platform's transformative potential in education.

 

Clare Hughes, Queen's University Belfast 

Clare Hughes, Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast was the first guest speaker with her presentation:
“Overcoming the Complexities of the eMORA with MyProgress.”

Clare Hughes at the MyProgress User Group

Clare’s presentation unpacked the challenges associated with the  eMORA (electronic version of the Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievements) and demonstrated how MyProgress overcomes these.

Queen's University Belfast Midwifery eMORA on MyProgress

Clare shared how features such as Progress Views are used to demonstrate proficiencies, how the number of births a student has witnessed is recorded, and practical strategies that Queen's University Belfast has employed to meet the expectations of NMC standards.

 

Justin McDermott, Middlesex University & Pan London

Next, Justin McDermott, Senior Lecturer in Practice-Based Learning at Middlesex University and Chair of the ePAD/eMORA Pan London initiative, presented:
“University and Clinical Partnership Working in Nursing and Midwifery – A Pan London Approach.”

Justin McDermott at The MyProgress User Group

Justin’s session highlighted the critical role of collaborative partnerships between universities and clinical settings in nursing and midwifery education. Drawing on his extensive experience, he shared how MyProgress has facilitated seamless communication and enhanced the learning experience for students and practice educators across London and beyond.

MyProgress supports Pan London

Justin's insights offered a compelling vision of how technology can strengthen institutional and clinical relationships.

 

Terese Bird, University of Leicester Medical School

The final speaker, Terese Bird, Educational Designer at the University of Leicester Medical School, delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled:
“Empowering Every Discipline with MyProgress.”

Terese Bird speaks at the MyProgress User Group

Terese shared Leicester Medical School’s transition from traditional paper-based clinical skills books to the digital MyProgress platform. She explained how this change has improved oversight, enhanced professionalism, and ensured academic integrity among medical students—benefits unattainable with the previous system.

Leicester Medical School and MyProgress

One of the interesting ways in which Leicester Medical School use MyProgress is to help ensure medical students learn professionalism and keep integrity, which could not previously be done with paper books.  

Moreover, Terese revealed how the success of MyProgress in supporting Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Midwifery led to its adoption in Medicine. The platform is now being rolled out to additional disciplines at Leicester, including Diagnostic Radiography, Pharmacy, and Optometry, showcasing its adaptability across a wide array of academic programmes.

Terese Bird, Leicester Medical School Educational Designer, on MyProgress

Hear Terese discussing why Leicester Medical School selected MyProgress as its ePortfolio and discover one of the unique ways in which the school uses the system in this interview: https://youtu.be/WwEMBT8AmYM 

 

James Rawlings, University of Bristol

We interviewed James Rawlings, a Digital Education Developer, on the use of MyProgress to support Veterinary Science at the University of Bristol. Click the image below or follow this link to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/WUQYppipMCA

James Rawlings on the University of Bristol's use of MyProgress to support Veterinary Science

Insights and Developments from MyKnowledgeMap

The event also featured contributions from MyKnowledgeMap staff, with Tom Holland, Product Manager for MyProgress, providing a deep dive into the platform’s latest and upcoming features.

MyProgress V8 Highlights

Tom's session focused on the much-anticipated Version 8 update, highlighting new functionalities designed to enhance user experience and efficiency. Tom also shared a glimpse of the 2025 development roadmap, ensuring attendees were the first to know about the future direction of MyProgress.

The interactive session encouraged attendees to voice their ideas for future developments. These invaluable insights from the MyProgress community will directly inform the platform’s evolution, ensuring it remains responsive to the needs of educators and students alike.

 

Building Connections and Looking Ahead

The MyProgress User Group 2024 was not only an opportunity to reflect on recent successes but also to forge new connections and chart an exciting path forward for ePortfolio technology. By uniting academic institutions from across the UK, the event reinforced the importance of collaboration in driving educational innovation.

As MyProgress continues to expand its reach and capabilities, the feedback and shared experiences from events like these will remain at the heart of its growth. Here’s to another successful year of partnership and progress!

 

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