e-Learning Tools
e-Portfolio
Learning process and results
Within (e-)learning the learning process is very important, not only the results. Both the results and the process can be collected and shared with others (learners, teachers, parents, employers, etc.) in a digital environment.
There are 3 main types although they may be referred to using different terms:
- developmental (e.g., working);
- reflective (e.g., learning);
- representational (e.g., showcase).
In Wikipedia we can find the following definition:
Some slightly different definitions
- “Portfolios
are collections of work designed for a specific objective—that is, to
provide a record of accomplishments” (National Learning Infrastructure
Initiative (NLII, 2004)
- “An eportfolio is a
web-based information management system that uses electronic media and
services. The learner builds and maintains a digital repository of
artifacts, which they can use to demonstrate competence and reflect on
their learning.” (ePortfolio Portal, 2004)
- Portfolios are collections of realia that have been assembled by a person and are retained and curated by them because the objects contained in the collection evidence or attest to claims that a person might make to themselves or to others about their life.” (The E-Learning Framework, 2004)
Benefits for learners
Siemens says: Eportfolios offer many benefits for learners as they seek to create and reflect on life experiences.
- Personal knowledge management.
- History of development and growth.
- Planning/goal setting tool.
- Assist learners in making connections between learning experiences (his may include formal and informal learning).
- Provide the metacognitive elements needed to assist learners in planning future learning needs based on previous successes and failures.
- Personal control of learning history (as compared to organizations controlling learner history).
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