Contribution to Book
ePortfolios as a Tool for Integrative Learning: Building Classroom Practices that Work
Handbook of research on applied learning theory and design in modern education
(2016)
Abstract
ePortfolios are being used throughout the world as a way to engage students more deeply in their learning, encourage integrative learning, and provide more authentic assessment for courses, programs and institutions. While ePortfolios have great potential, instructors need to provide opportunities to create meaningful products. This chapter describes a model that provides a framework for developing classroom practices that promote integrative and deep learning. Four practices, reflection, making connections, life-long learning, and communication, serve as the base for a successful course ePortfolio assignment. Recommendations about how to introduce ePortfolios into courses and programs are offered. The chapter concludes with a discussion of recommendations for practice.
Keywords
- Integrative learning
Disciplines
Publication Date
2016
Editor
Elena Railean
Publisher
Information Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global 2016
ISBN
9781466696341
Publisher Statement
Copyright (2016) Information Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global
Citation Information
Railean, E. (2016). Handbook of research on applied learning theory and design in modern education (Advances in educational technologies and instructional design). Hershey PA: Information Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global.