Preparation for lifelong learning using ePortfolios

Designing an E-Portfolio as a Storage, Workspace and Showcase for Social Sciences and Humanities in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

“…Since they are web-based, they provide remote access that encourage students to engage with their learning anywhere and at any time. In contrast, Heinrich (2007) emphasized that e-portfolio is much more than just a collection of students' work. He is supported by Barrett, Garthwait and Verrill (2003) and also Gülbahar and Tinmaz (2006) that e-Portfolio also can work as a workspace and showcase.…”

Adults and Children Engaging With Eportfolios in an Early Childhood Education Setting

“…ePortfolios, have been used more and more frequently in tertiary settings across all levels, undergraduate to post-graduate (Balaban, Divjak, & Mu, 2011;Chambers & Wickersham, 2007;Heinrich, Bhattacharya, & Rayudu, 2007;Hewett, 2004;Lambert & Corrin, 2007;Ledoux & McHenry, 2006). As Fiedler, Mullen, and Finnegan (2009) remarked, it is becoming more reasonable to expect students to utilise ePortfolios as their access to technology has improved and they are increasingly expected to submit assessments electronically.…”

“…Samardzija and Balaban (2014) also suggest that they can be used to help academics design their career aspirations, and for institutions to support this development. For students, ePortfolios have the benefit of allowing them unlimited storage space (Ledoux & McHenry, 2006;Ntuli, Keengwe, & KyeiBlankson, 2009), assisting them in becoming reflective practitioners (Chambers & Wickersham, 2007;Ledoux & McHenry, 2006), and as a possible tool for future employment (Boulton, 2014;Goldsmith, 2007;Heinrich et al, 2007). Ledoux and McHenry (2006), however, have identified some barriers and challenges to implementing ePortfolios in a tertiary setting.…”

“…These advantages include the ability to link entries, ease of access and opportunities for contributions which could include "collaboration and feedback" (p. 656). Heinrich et al (2007) concluded that ePortfolios are a valuable tool for on-going reflection (a key component of life-long learning), that they are valuable to industry regarding whom to employ (Boulton, 2014;Goldsmith, 2007), and as a tool for on-going professional development and as evidence for professional bodies (such as the Education Council of New Zealand).…”

“…In an Aotearoa New Zealand context, Heinrich et al (2007) investigated ePortfolios as a 'life-long learning' tool at Massey University. The authors noted that while an ePortfolio does not change the context or meaningfulness of its paper-based counterpart, there are some advantages to using an ePortfolio.…”