Developing Multimedia Portfolio for Preservice Teachers

Abstract

Abstract. The purposes of this study were to find out whether teaching portfolios help preservice teachers with their technology skills and teaching practices, and find the items that should be included in the teaching portfolio. Based on the study results, portfolio items and effective ways of using portfolio was suggested.

Technology-based Educational Portfolio

“…Technology has also had a great impact on educational systems in both teaching and learning practices. In particular, various instructional methods and curriculum reforms based on instructional media and technology has been introduced and contributed to improving learning and classroom environments [3][4].…”

“…Studies about portfolio advocate that developing a portfolio facilitates students' learning in a way that students reflect their learning practices when they arrange their works into the portfolio system. The studies also reveal that portfolios can improve students' ability to integrate theory with practice [4] and many teacher education programs require preservice teachers to submit educational portfolios as a fulfillment for graduation. The use of portfolio in undergraduate settings provided students with insights about their learning activities [5][6].…”