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E-portfolio: a practical tool for self-directed, reflective, and collaborative professional learning

  • Linda Price
    ,
  • Anna Liza Daunert
    ,
  • Christian Harteis
    ,
  • Andreas Ruasch
    ,
  • Jurgen Seifried
Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the role of an e-portfolio in professional learning and development. We begin by providing a better understanding of the concept of a portfolio by discussing its meaning, purpose and uses in different contexts as well as the role of technological innovations, which paves the way for new practices in developing portfolios. This is followed by a comprehensive discussion about the use of electronic portfolios in light of recent research in order to provide an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of using e-portfolios. Current research suggests that e-portfolios are practical tools for supporting self-directed and reflective learning. In addition, e-portfolios have the potential to support collaborative learning among learners who are interested in sharing their works and in gaining feedback. At the end of the chapter, we discuss an approach to designing professional learning and development plans, which serves as a guide for

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 231-251

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/01/2014

Publication status

Published - 01/01/2014

Publisher

Springer, Japan, India, Australia, Germany, United States, United Arab Emirates, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, China, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Brazil, France, Singapore

Publication series

  • Publication series name: Professional and Practice-based Learning
    Number: 9

ISBN (Print)

9789400770119

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/622624
  • Scopus: 84938848127

Host publication title

Discourses on professional learning: On the boundary between learning and working

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