Learning And Teaching Portfolios

Electronic “Learning & Teaching Portfolios“ HL FAA WS 2008 - 09

Content

What is a portfolio ?

What is an ePortfolio ? (examples)

ePortfolios in the context of European initiatives and programmes

Types of ePortfolios

Multiple dimensions of ePortfolios

Design of ePortfolios

Added value of ePortfolios

Future perspectives

What is a portfolio ? A portfolio is a purposeful, meaningful collection of student work. This collection tells a story about the student's developmental growth , achievements and progress over time . All portfolios, regardless of type and purpose, are based upon the principles of students' collecting, selecting, and reflecting upon their work . All portfolios serve as windows on learning , enabling an audience to see a rich and complex view of student accomplishment , supported by authentic samples of student work . They are effective devices for communicating student achievement to parents, to teachers, and even to external reviewers such as employers and colleges. If portfolios become nothing more than storage containers for student work, their full potential is not realized. From: “What is a Portfolio ?” http://www.iloveteaching.com/tchweb/portfolio/def.htm

What is an ePortfolio ?

An ePortfolio is a personal digital collection of information describing and illustrating a person‘s learning, career, experience and achievements.

ePortfolios are privately owned, and the owner has complete control over who has access to what and when.

EIfel 2005 website

http://www.eife-l.org/portfolio

ePortfolios at PA/PH Baden Electronic language portfolios as learning portfolios ? Electronic teaching portfolios ? Electronic presentation portfolios ? Electronic assessment portfolios ? PA Baden: combination of several elements

ePortfolios: European context

European Council & Commission: use of ICT in education and training, improvement of learning processes

EIfEL / European Institute for E-Learning: Europortfolio

http://events.eife-l.org/events/2008/newsflash0808-2/view

Types of ePortfolios

Personal portfolio: eFolio, Webfolio

Group / class / college portfolio

Student / teacher portfolio

Multiple dimensions of ePortfolio

Motivational tool: “quality booster“ ?

Developmental tool: personal development,self-awareness, self-esteem

Documentational tool: life-long learning, CPD

Reflective tool: e.g.reflection on own learner type, learning processes, on specialist literature & implications for own work etc.

Assessment tool: formative / summative

Communicative tool: Networks, interest groups

Student & Teacher portfolios (Click on the website !)

Examples

Student portfolio / Sekundarstufe I Lower Secondary School (Click on the website ! Username: mhuber)

Towards a Future that Works The Dutch Committee on Labour Market Participation has recently produced a policy document entitled „ Towards a future that works“ recommending a digital portfolio for every member of the labour force.

Design of ePortfolios