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A report on e-portfolios : design features, uses, benefits, examples & emerging trends
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Academic Technology Service, ITS, University of Warwick. (2013) A report on e-portfolios : design features, uses, benefits, examples & emerging trends. Working Paper. University of Warwick, Coventry, UK: University of Warwick. (Unpublished)
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Abstract
This paper gives a more sophisticated response to the rapid (re)emergence of the eportfolio buzzword. Starting from a basic eportfolio design pattern, a wide range of variations are explored. The aim is to establish a body of knowledge for guiding users and technology providers, so as to achieve an evermore appropriate and fruitful alignment of needs, designs, platforms and informed choices.
The key benefits of eportfolio approaches are discussed, with some coverage of the variations, and suggested research and development directions. Deep and persistent diversitycreating factors are highlighted. A range of mini case studies from Warwick are then examined to throw further light upon the combinations of real and perceived needs, platform affordances and design choices. Finally, this is a fast evolving field, especially given the near ubiquitous adoption of platforms with eportfoliolike elements (Facebook, LinkedIn etc). Technology and academic support services must look further forwards to emerging practices and requirements just at the edge of the institutionalperceptual horizon. We must be prepared to shape these potentially disruptive developments for the benefit of students, teachers, the institution and society.
Item Type: | Working or Discussion Paper (Working Paper) | ||||
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Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Arts > Theatre, Performance and Cultural Policy Studies > Centre for Cultural Policy Studies Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013) Administration > Information and Digital Group > Information Technology Services |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Electronic portfolios in education, Portfolios in education, Teaching -- Aids and devices , Educational technology, Audio-visual education, Instructional systems, Education, Higher -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Technological innovations, Education, Higher -- Computer-assisted instruction, Web-based instruction | ||||
Publisher: | University of Warwick | ||||
Place of Publication: | University of Warwick, Coventry, UK | ||||
Official Date: | 21 May 2013 | ||||
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Number of Pages: | 21 | ||||
Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Status: | Not Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Open Access (Creative Commons) | ||||
Copyright Holders: | Robert O'Toole |
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