E-Portfolios
May 23, 2012
An electronic portfolio, also known as an e-portfolio or digital portfolio, is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a student, usually on the Web. Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and hyperlinks. An e-portfolios is both a demonstration of a student’s abilities and a platform for self-expression, and, if the portfolio is online, it can be maintained dynamically over time.
There are three main types of e-portfolios, although they may be referred to using different terms:
- developmental (e.g., working),
- reflective (e.g., learning), and
- representational (e.g., showcase).
E-Portfolios In Teaching And Learning
- Encourages metacognition as students reflect on their learning and build future plans, including means for improvement.
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Develops writing and multimedia skills.
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Critical thinking as students must focus on their collective work, effectively make judgments about how it will be portrayed, and what the work says about them as an individual.
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Fosters independent and autonomous way of thinking as students are charge of their learning and the choice of where to demonstrate their proficiency.
E-Portfolio Tools
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