What is the continuing role of electronic portfolios? An article in Campus Technology reviews the issues related to ownership of the content, and what happens when the student graduates. A student-centered approach seems most logical to me — effective use comes when the student feels ownership of the content and sees a practical use for its existence (like getting a job). If they find the portfolio tool useful after graduation it seems short-sighted for the school to terminate the relationship. If the institution accepts that the student ‘owns’ the content, and that the school simply provides a service — just like facebook or any other such service — then this relationship, and any risks, should be clear. You have an acceptable use policy, and if users abuse the policy their accounts get shut off. But this also means accepting some institutionally uncomfortable, or at least potentially uncomfortable, situations. Welcome to the world of user-centric content!
LaaN vs. Social Constructivism ~ Stephen’s Web ~ by Stephen Downes
According to Chatti, “learning as a Network (LaaN) differs from social constructivism in four different ways:
- In LaaN, knowledge is a personal network rather than an object that can be constructed.
Here, There, & Everywhere — Campus Technology
the current debate on the future of ePortfolios: How are they evolving with the growth of Web 2.0? What are the right tools to create them? And do they have a role beyond the academic setting as part of a person’s lifelong learning endeavors?
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