Abstract
It has been generally acknowledged that e-portfolios are primarily developed for ongoing learning, showcase, and assessment and that one e-portfolio system does not fit all purposes. If we are interested in the academic success and co-curricular accomplishments of our students through self-motivation, engagement, reflection, and ownership, then a learning portfolio nurtured over time has significant potential in being developed for life after graduation.
There are many e-portfolio tools and systems available, none of which provides the perfect solution to all institutional assessment and student learning needs. Google Sites for Education has only recently been considered for portfolio development but offers promising solutions to effectively build learning, assessment, and showcase portfolios including artifact storage, privacy control, collaboration, reflection, and ownership. Although orientation, training, and ongoing support are strongly recommended, Google Sites is easy-to-use and provides built-in tools to insert evidence of extended learning from sources such as social media sites.
Additionally please find below related links to student examples, portals, e-portfolio program sites, articles, and publications.
Additionally please find below related links to student examples, portals, e-portfolio program sites, articles, and publications.
Student Career E-portfolios
A career or professional e-portfolio is a high motivator for students - it's purpose is to get them a job. Employers are increasingly recognizing the value of these e-portfolios as an important supplement to their resumes.
E-portfolios - Assessment of Learning
A summative, assessment or assessment of learning e-portfolio is used by institutions to determine if a student has met specific standards and achieved academic or professional goals.
E-portfolios for Learning
The purpose of e-portfolios for learning (also known as a development, formative, reflective or self-assessment) is to have students engage in their own deep and continuous reflection, learn more about themselves, and take ownership of their e-portfolio over time.
E-portfolio Portals and Programs
- MERLOT ePortfolio Portal with examples: http://eportfolio.
merlot.org/teach.html - Stonybrook E-portfolios
- Clemson University E-portfolio Program
- Using E-Portfolios to Support an Undergraduate Learning Career: http://www.educause.
edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/ EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum / UsingEPortfoliostoSupportanUnd /219102 - The Promise of E-portfolios to Improve Learning
- Reviewers Unhappy with Portfolio Stuff Demand Evidence
- Integrating E-portfolios into Your Assessment Strategy
- 16 Outcomes of Reflection
- Is Portfolio Evidence Useful?
- E-portfolios Come of Age
Publications
- Electronic Portfolios and Student Success: Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Learning AACU pub http://bit.ly/fgvOSD with exerpt https://secure.aacu.
org/PubExcerpts/VALEPORT.html
