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An '''electronic portfolio''', also known as an '''e-portfolio''' or '''digital portfolio''', is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on [[World Wide Web|the Web]] (also called [[Webfolio]]). Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files such as text files, images, [[multimedia]], [[blog]] entries, and [[hyperlink]]s. E-portfolios are both demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression, and, if they are online, they can be maintained dynamically over time. Some e-portfolio applications permit varying degrees of audience access, so the same portfolio might be used for multiple purposes.
An '''electronic portfolio''', also known as an '''e-portfolio''' or '''digital portfolio''', is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on [[World Wide Web|the Web]] (also called [[Webfolio]]). Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files such as text files, images, [[multimedia]], [[blog]] entries, and [[hyperlink]]s. E-portfolios are both demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression, and, if they are online, they can be maintained dynamically over time. Some e-portfolio applications permit varying degrees of audience access, so the same portfolio might be used for multiple purposes.

People looking to try out e-Portfolios may explore products offered for free and for sale from the following list of vendors:

'''online ePortfolio builders'''
* [http://www.aveneteFolio.com/ Avenet eFolio - (Technology Partner w/ MnSCU www.eFolioMinnesota.com)]
* [http://www.chalkandwire.com/ Chalk and Wire](ePortfolio as component of Assessment System, can be used institution-wide.)
* [http://www.digication.com/home/ Digication]
* [http://www.dotfolio.org dotFolio] ([[Open Source]] ePortfolio software)
* [http://www.dpme.org/ Digital Portfolios Made Easy (templates - Word and HTML)]
* [http://www.eportfolio.org/ ePortfolio.org]
* [http://www.factline.com factline] - Austrian ePortfolio Technology Provider
* [http://www.foliotek.com Foliotek] (Web based ePortfolio and assessment system)
* [http://www.interfolio.com Interfolio - Portfolio storage and delivery]
* [http://www.learningassistant.com/ Learning Assistant - UK Based ePortfolio Software for Vocational Qualifications]
* [http://college.livetext.com/college/ LiveText] (ePortfolio and assessment system)
* [http://www.myeport.com myEport ePortfolios] (Free Accounts)
* [http://www.osportfolio.org/ Open Source Portfolio]
* [http://www.pebblepad.co.uk/ PebblePad - Commercial UK Based ePortfolio Software]
* [http://www.professionalontheweb.com/ Professional on the Web (Web Professionals Portfolio Builder)]
* [http://www.rcampus.com rCampus] (Free ePortfolios)
* [http://www.taskstream.com/ TaskStream] (ePortfolio and Assessment system)


An e-portfolio can be seen as a type of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement. Learning records are closely related to the [[Learning Plan]], an emerging tool that is being used to manage learning by individuals, teams, [[community of interest|communities of interest]], and organizations. To the extent that a [[Personal Learning Environment]] captures and displays a learning record, it also might be understood to be an electronic portfolio.
An e-portfolio can be seen as a type of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement. Learning records are closely related to the [[Learning Plan]], an emerging tool that is being used to manage learning by individuals, teams, [[community of interest|communities of interest]], and organizations. To the extent that a [[Personal Learning Environment]] captures and displays a learning record, it also might be understood to be an electronic portfolio.

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An electronic portfolio, also known as an e-portfolio or digital portfolio, is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web (also called Webfolio). Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files such as text files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and hyperlinks. E-portfolios are both demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression, and, if they are online, they can be maintained dynamically over time. Some e-portfolio applications permit varying degrees of audience access, so the same portfolio might be used for multiple purposes.

People looking to try out e-Portfolios may explore products offered for free and for sale from the following list of vendors:

online ePortfolio builders

An e-portfolio can be seen as a type of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement. Learning records are closely related to the Learning Plan, an emerging tool that is being used to manage learning by individuals, teams, communities of interest, and organizations. To the extent that a Personal Learning Environment captures and displays a learning record, it also might be understood to be an electronic portfolio.

For some years now, students have been taught to create 'digital identities' using presentation software or tools to create web pages. Unfortunately such technologies do not lend themselves very readily to the very young or older people who may not have html skills or rent their own hosted site. More recently the use of VLEs in schools and universities has led to an increased activity in the creation of e-Portfolios for a variety of reasons. Most of these e-Portfolios, however, are retained within the VLE and are not easily accessed outside of the VLE. This gives rise to problems of exporting data and related interoperability issues. An alternative approach is to use a system externally hosted to any institution. This permits 'transition' through the various stages of education and employments and even into retirement.

E-portfolios, like traditional portfolios, can facilitate students' reflection on their own learning, leading to more awareness of learning strategies and needs (cf. Moon, n.d.). For a profound insight to the use of traditional portfolios and their educational benefits and practices check out Elizabeth Hebert. Helen Barrett is probably the most authoritative author for anything related to e-Portfolios - 'The Grandmother of e-Portfolios some have called her.

Preliminary results of a comparative research between paper based portfolios and electronic portfolios in the same setting, suggest use of electronic portfolio lead to better learning outcomes [1]


Usage

Today, electronic portfolios are gaining popularity in:

See also

References

  • Haag, S., Cummings, M., McCubbrey, D., Pinsonneault, A., Donovan, R. (2006). Management Information Systems for the Information Age. Building an E-portfolio(XLM-J). Toronto: Mcgraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-095569-7.
  • Hebert, Elizabeth A., (2001) The Power of Portfolios - What children can teach us about Learning and Assessment. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 0-7879-5871-9.
  • Mendoza-Calderón, Marco A.; Ramirez-Buentello, Joaquin. (2006). Handbook of Research on ePortfolios. Facilitating Reflection Through ePortfolio at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Hershey, USA. Ali Jafari (Ed). pp: 484-493 ISBN 1-59140-890-3.
  • Moon, Jenny. (n.d.). The Higher Education Academy. Guide for Busy Academics No. 4: Learning through reflection. http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/York/documents/resources/resourcedatabase/id69_guide_for_busy_academics_no4.doc.
  1. ^ M. van Wesel & A. Prop (2008) The influence of Portfolio media on student perceptions and learning outcomes. Paper to be presented at the Student Mobility and ICT: Can E-LEARNING overcome barriers of Life-Long learning Conference, Maastricht (http://www.fdewb.unimaas.nl/EDUC/MASTER/conference_PID_13.html)


ePortfolio Organizations & International Conference Presentations

ePortfolio Research

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