Creating E-portfolio with OSP

Abstract

The paper describes the usefulness of e-portfolios for students, teachers, administrators and human resource personnel for learning, assessment and employment purposes. It is important to carefully look into the theoretical underpinning of the concept of eportfolio before implementing it. Hands on experience with the OSP platform expected to provide information about the possible use of e-portfolios.

Secure Certification for ePortfolios

“…e-Portfolios offer a number of advantages [3,4,8]. They: 1) allow for the inclusion of a rich set of source materials 2) can be more easily accessible remotely 3) can be accessed more rapidly 4) aid learner feedback 5) encourage learner reflection 6) encourage learner involvement in establishing an appropriate personal development plan 7) can be updated and shared more quickly 8) offer the potential for third party verification of qualifications Whilst such an approach is good for the 14 to 19 year old learner group, it can also be of enormous help to lifelong and distance learners with frequent minor portfolio updates encouraging such learners to persevere.…”