An eportfolio is a digital space for collecting personal information about one's interests, experiences, skills, and learning. It contrasts structured learning environments by prioritizing user-centric approaches that promote reflective learning and professional development. Eportfolios foster active learning, motivation, and provide a platform for feedback and showcasing work.

1. ePortfolios Gavin Henrick, Solutions Consultant Presented at iMoot2010 www.imoot.org #imoot2010

2. What is an ePortfolio? “ An ‘ePortfolio’ is a way of collecting and keeping information about yourself. It could include information on your interests, your experiences, your learning and your skills.” [1] http://www.eife-l.org/

3. What is an ePortfolio? “ Your ‘ePortfolio’ is your own personal online space or digital identity. You can choose to keep it to yourself or share it with others.” [2] http://www.eife-l.org/

4. LMS vs ePortfolio Structured Learning vs Reflective Learning Course centric vs User Centric Teacher in charge vs Users in charge Course structure vs Unstructured Hard assessment vs Soft assessment Formal vs Informal

5. Use of Portfolios Applications for University places Jobs Work Based Learning Supporting Learning Process Information and Guidance Presentation of work professional accreditation assessment Evidence for appraisal Continued professional development Showcasing work

6. Why e-portfolio Remember Reflect Grow Efficient Data Storage Enter information once Retrieve many times Reflection Feedback Presentation

7. Why use e-Portfolios? foster active learning motivate students are instruments of feedback are instruments of discussion on performance exhibit "benchmark" performance are accessible, can store multiple media provides a natural vehicle for the integration of technology [2]http://members.shaw.ca/technology/assignments/presentation/2whyuse.htm

8. References http://www.eife-l.org/activities/projects/keypal/Deliverables/user_guide_pages/user_guide_1 http://members.shaw.ca/technology/assignments/presentation/2whyuse.htm

9. Contacts Gavin Henrick [email_address] Skype: gavin.henrick Enovation Solutions www.enovation.ie