Electronic portfolio

An e- portfolio (electronic portfolio) is the digital form of a portfolio that uses the new media for the implementation of this old concept. The e- portfolio consists of " digital collection folders " with those people ( eg students ) to document their learning, reflect and / or be able to present. An e- portfolio so that implies a learning diary. To this end, among other media forms like the blog and the profile page can be used. Thus, the e-portfolios differ more by their form of "real" portfolio than by the content.

The ePortfolio: Students

• 3.1 Reflection Portfolio
• 3.2 Development Portfolio
• 3.3 Presentation Portfolio

Definition

For the term e- portfolio there are a number of definitions. Thus, according to Stefanie Bergel E- portfolios " more than digital application folders: With their help learners to control and shape their personal learning and development processes. [ ...] [ T] hey are a learning method that can be broken down into several processes. In addition to the analysis and planning of the context in which the e- portfolio is to be created, these are: the collection, the selection and combination of artifacts, reflection and communication, the presentation and the assessment and evaluation of artifacts or reflections ".

Also one can describe the e- portfolio as a "digital collection of information ". This collection is " learning, career, experience and achievements " of that describe and represent. E- portfolios are private and only the creator has control.

The Salzburg Research defines the term at its events as follows: "E- portfolio is a digital collection of " made ​​with skill work " ( = Latin artifacts) a person who is thus the product ( learning outcomes) and the process (learning path / growth) to document their skill development in a certain period of time and for certain purposes and would like to illustrate. The person who made the selection of the artifacts themselves constantly, and it is organized in terms of the learning goal itself. It ( He ) has as owner ( in ) complete control over who, when, and how much is allowed to view information from the portfolio. "

Use

Use is the e- portfolio in schools and at universities. Among other things, they are used as a learning and assessment methods. Furthermore, they serve as documentation for lifelong learning and as an opportunity to present itself and its services.

Another field of application results in the use of e-portfolios at the interface between study and work. The e- portfolio is not only understood in this context as a didactic arrangement or electronic tool within the university teaching, but as a substantive link between study and subsequent career fields. The e- portfolio can be specifically used under such a perspective as a tool for monitoring of lifelong learning. E-portfolios perform better than existing networking platforms because they allow a deeper and broader insight into the services and expertise of the authors and writers. The focus of the use of e-portfolios solely on the study, is justified in view of the expense in rare cases - except for example in the form of a reflective portfolio. In the function, interface management, the e- portfolio to make far-reaching services on the degree also. Different perspectives - higher education, students, recruitment etc. help to assess and exploit the potential of e-portfolios.

Added value

Firstly, there is the added value that other skills are promoted. The use of tools can increase the motivation and / or encourage the media and / or IT expertise. The learning process can be spread with the help of IT and cross-connections. You can make contact with the tutor, school colleagues or fellow students. Another added value is the storage and management of artefacts. An automatic documentation is possible. Other features such as tagging or search functions appear interesting in this context. You can use hyperlinks that may point to a reference material. The ability to be able to give feedback from outside and at any time, appears as another positive aspect. The distribution of documents is easier, because they are all reading to unauthorized persons and so no longer needs to be duplicated and distributed.

Media educational aspects

With the e-portfolio work among other things, the expertise should be promoted and the learning process are documented.

An electronic portfolio provides the ability to integrate many digital artifacts such as pictures, videos etc.. The contents of the e-portfolios can be easily and flexibly added, exchanged and used. In addition, a representation of learning biography in chronological order is possible. (see also learning diary )

What is an e- portfolio software?

Serge Ravet, director of the European Institute for E -Learning ( ElfEL ), led two other terms in addition to the concept of e-portfolios, a, E- portfolio management system ( ePMS ) and e-portfolio organizer (ePO ). Both should support the process of e-portfolios. The ePMS is on the side of the organization. The organizer should also help individual learning processes and their planning and support the personal development, whereas ePMS is to settle on the side of the individual. With the help of this system the elements of personal e- portfolio to be controlled so that they serve a purpose.

Software products that can be used to create e-portfolios are, for example:

• Drupal (web content management system with e-portfolio modules )
• Elgg ( social networking system with portfolio elements )
• Epsilen ( complete system with extensive portfolio module )
• Exabis (Moodle plugin with e-portfolio functionalities)
• Factline ( Integrated System)
• Fronter ( learning platform portfolio elements )
• ILIAS ( LMS e-portfolio functionalities)
• Mahara ( ePortfolio Management Software)
• Movable Type ( weblog publishing system )
• OpenOLAT ( LMS e-portfolio functionalities)
• OLAT ( LMS e-portfolio functionalities)
• PebblePad ( D portfolio management software )
• Sakai ( D portfolio management software )
• Task Stream ( learning platform portfolio builder with its own )
• WordPress ( blogging software )

Basic types of e- portfolio

Reflection portfolio

The reflection portfolios include two other types: the learning portfolio and the portfolio assessment.

When learning portfolio, the development of the portfolio manufacturer is considered. For this, two main characteristics for this: The owner and creator of the portfolio is one and the same person, and he also leads out the e- portfolio of their own motivation. Characteristic of learning portfolios are tasks and exercises that can be self- generated. The creator reflects on his self-created tasks.

The second type of reflection portfolio is the portfolio assessment dar. It differs in two major ways from the learning portfolio: Firstly, it is used to assess, on the other hand, the learning tasks and the evaluation criteria from the outside are given.

Development portfolio

In this e-portfolio type is its own development center of reflection. Here, the development relates, however, to his professional career, so the career. This presentation is primarily directed outward.

Presentation portfolio

This type is used, as the name suggests, the presentation. This involves the representation according to the outside and can be connected to the orientation of the product.

How should an e-portfolio look like?

Challis (2005) has drafted a proposal as a " mature " e- portfolio should be designed. And he has developed six categories.

The material should be chosen carefully with a view of the audience and the subject. Examples and illustrations are a useful aid. Furthermore, there is " no unsuitable materials or trivial ".

Furthermore, there is a " level of reflection", which is characterized by a deep understanding as well as the illustration of the development and the self-awareness of the creator. Again, responses are included by others and responds.

" The Content across considerable reflection on a certain [n ] period, the materials show depth and breadth. " Furthermore, the materials relate to the context. The texts themselves are short, concise written in prose and accurate.

The contents can be improved by the use of multimedia, the use of which is appropriate and according to the purpose. So you must not distract. Audio and video files should be used only in a high quality.

The external appearance is neat. " Pictures are suitable for the purpose of the portfolio and to his Creator " and there were no distracting elements used. " Connections are completed ."

The navigation should make it easy for users, their own paths and navigate. Accordingly, the navigation should be easy and intuitive to handle. Also, everything should be linked.

Processes

There are five processes that can be arranged in a spiral. These processes can also be applied to the digital form of portfolio.

The first process is the " clarification of the objectives and the context of portfolio work." These objectives will be determined together by the learner and his supervisor. They are to be recorded in writing in the portfolio. Overall, this step is used to create a reference point for the learner.

The " collecting, selecting and linking of artifacts with the learning goal " is the second process. Collected artifacts to the learning goal related and linked to this.

The third process involves " reflecting and controlling the learning process ." In the whole process, the learner should demonstrate its reflection processes. So he can question his own performance critically and compare its current position in the learning process to the stated objectives.

The " Present and sharing of e-portfolio artifacts" happens in the fourth process. Here is a summary shall be prepared so as to make the information available to third parties. So even outsiders can look at the capacity building of the learner.

In the last process that takes place " review and evaluation of learning / developing know-how ". In this step, the competence development is considered as a whole and evaluated.

Euro portfolio

The EIfEL ( European Institute for E -Learning ) claims to be " a non-profit organization non-profit organization that sets itself the goal of organizations, communities and individuals in the construction of a knowledge and learning society through innovative and reflective methods, continuous professional development and to support the use of knowledge, information and learning technologies. "

Furthermore EIfEL is the leading Euro - merger portfolio.

The self-imposed missions of the euro portfolio include different points. Among other things, the Euro Portfolio seeks to promote innovative practices and technologies, and create a connection between the different dimensions of learning. Furthermore, to be contributed to the definition of technical standards and to ensure the compatibility between e-portfolio and e- portfolio - related technologies and services. The euro portfolio represents a different purpose.

The EIfEL continues to offer several options, such as membership in the community.