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ePortfolios for
Learning Muireann O’Keeffe
What is an ePortfolio??‘An e-portfolio is a purposeful aggregation of
digital items – ideas, evidence, reflections, feedback etc, which “presents” a selected audience with evidence of a person’s learning and/or ability.’
Sutherland, S. and Powell, A. (2007)
‘… e-portfolio tools enable students to make the all-important connections between the curriculum and the other things they do.’
Dr Angela Smallwood, Director of the Centre for International ePortfolio Development, University of Nottingham
Why ePortfolios?
Why develop an ePortfolio? To show growth and change over time To continue connections of learning between
modules Connect informal & formal learning Broadens the curriculum Demonstrate achievement & competences Promote reflection Show ownership of learning process For academic or career advancement Authentic, real life
MSc Applied eLearning ePortfolio Examples
Example 1 Exa
mple 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
MSc Applied eLearning ePortfolio Substantial induction phase Meaningful activities
Writing, technology., media development Connected to modules Connected to reflection on learning Continuous formative feedback
e-Portfolios Supporting 21st Century Learning Digital presentations of skills and
competences Online records of achievement Action plans Opportunities for reflection Social media, collaboration, communities
ePortfolios for Assessment Learning ongoing, continuous through a
programme Authentic assessment Organises performance Multiple ways to assess complex knowledge
/skills Enhanced assessment Demonstrate level of achievement &
competency
Benefits Student no longer passive Constructors /creators Dynamic Incremental growth,
journey of learning Reflection: learning to learn
DIT ePortfolio tool
Artifact & file repository Upload various file types Create blogs, integrate Blogs via RSS feeds Create folders Social networking, Groups Share academic goals skills Share CV/Resume online
Activity In groups In the context of broadening the curriculum, if
you were to redesign a module or programme where would you plan the integration of the ePortfolio into curriculum?