期刊名称:Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology
印刷版ISSN:1547-5840
电子版ISSN:1547-5867
出版年度:2007
卷号:4
页码:327-342
出版社:Informing Science Institute
摘要:Assessment of student learning outcomes plays an important role in educational effectiveness,
improvement, and sustainability that is increasingly being recognized and required by accrediting
bodies (Buzzetto-More, 2006; Haken, 2006). A form of performance-based assessment that is
growing in popularity and is heralded for its purposeful, dynamic, and integrated nature is the
portfolio (Cooper, 1999; ePort, 2003; Paulson, Paulson, & Meyer, 1991).
Electronic portfolios encourage students to engage in self reflection by providing a broad range of
means for expressing the total learning experience as linked to standards and learning outcomes
(AAHE, 2001; Barett, 2004; ePort, 2003; Martell & Calderon, 2005; Popper, 2005). They are an
effective form of assessment that encourages students and educators to examine skills that may
not be otherwise accessed using traditional means such as higher order thinking, communications,
and collaborative abilities (Buzzetto-More, 2006; Wright, 2004).
Electronic portfolios can be created using tools ranging from off-the-shelf generic software applications
to widely available systems. This paper will focus on the latter by investigating the eight
most widely available systems and by providing a detailed examination of their platform features.
A matrix has been provided that offers a side-by-side comparison of the platforms by a variety of
features that include: learning outcomes, rubrics, storage, support, assessments, surveys, advisement,
communication, collaboration, data collection/reporting, intended user, supporting file
types, pricing structure, and accessibility.