Construct knowledgeĮPortfolios fall within a learning theory known as social constructivism, which proposes that learning happens most effectively when students construct systems of knowledge for themselves, rather than simply having information presented. ePortfolios are effective learning tools because they support students’ own knowledge construction, make otherwise invisible aspects of the learning process visible, and place agency in the hands of students, which fosters learners’ motivation. ePortfolios generate learning because they provide an opportunity and virtual space for students to critically assess their academic work, to reflect on that work, and make connections among different courses, assignments, and other activities, such as work experience, extracurricular pursuits, volunteering opportunities, and more. Generating learning and documenting learning are important, but the process of generating learning sometimes gets overlooked. The learning theory behind ePortfoliosĪccording to Basken (2008), ePortfolios “are a way to generate learning as well as document learning" (Basken, 2008). Typically, a student loses access to the LMS when courses end, while ePortfolios remain the student’s property after finishing university. With an ePortfolio, the student is in charge: the student decides who can view the ePortfolio, what artifacts get added, how it is designed, and so on. In a university course, the LMS is “owned” and managed by the instructor who decides who has access, what tools are turned on or off, and so on.
They differ from LMS in two key ways: ownership and control. Like a Learning Management System (LMS), ePortfolios exist online and support student learning. But a good ePortfolio should be more than just a collection of products.Ī good ePortfolio is both a product (a digital collection of artifacts) and a process (of reflecting on those artifacts and what they represent). In other words, ePortfolios document and make visible student learning. So what is an ePortfolio?Īn academic ePortfolio is a digital collection created by a student of their course-related work, like essays, posters, photographs, videos, and artwork academic ePortfolios can also capture other aspects of a student’s life, such as volunteer experiences, employment history, extracurricular activities, and more. While ePortfolios might be described as digital collections of artifacts, a good academic ePortfolio also represents a process – specifically, the process of generating new or deeper learning by reflecting on one’s existing learning. Student Led Individually Created Courses (SLICCs)Īmit & Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student
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