ePortfolio strategies for the university sector

Abstract

Increased focus on learner centred design and personalized forms of learning are national and institutional strategic aims supported by advances in technology and associated learning design opportunities. ePortfolios are a significant strand of development in this area, as experience of their use across the disciplines expands, and suitable software systems mature and become widely accessible. The prospects are good, according to high profile publications such as Stefani, Mason and Pegler’s book, The educational potential of ePortfolios (2007), and the UK Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) Effective practice with ePortfolios (2008). The Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) sponsored Australian ePortfolio project (AeP) found that the concept of the ePortfolio is still under development in the national context, and identified opportunities to share and further develop experience across the sector as a key contributing factor.