With the increasing popularity of the Internet and the broadband network, many users are using the Web 2.0 services such as blogs, Wiki and the applications called social software. Many teachers have also tried to apply social software for teaching and learning and thought Web 2.0 services could be used for documenting students¡¦learning portfolios. On the other hand, many organizations have been conducting e-learning for years and accumulated a huge amount of historical data. One of the new trends in lifelong learning is to provide learners to be able to review all their pass learning portfolios such that they can share and reflect on what they have learned and even better advertising themselves using e-portfolios. The ePortfolio management system (EPMS) is arising for the reasons stated above. However, there are three problems with the existing e-portfolio systems. Firstly, functions provided for supporting e-portfolio are bounded into the conventional learning management system (LMS) which are not flexible and difficult to access for outside users without LMS accounts. Secondly, if using open source software to create e-portfolio systems, the integration with existing LMS is not seamless integrated. Thirdly, there are lacking standards to support data exchanges among different e-portfolio systems. This research aims to develop an integrated e-portfolio system by observing the existing obstacles, surveying related literature and interviewing several domain experts to acquire the requirements for building the e-portfolio system using Web2.0 services. After the system developed, an experiment for trial use was conducted to get feedbacks from users and an interview with three domain experts was also carried out for evaluating the system. The results show that the developed e-portfolio system can meet with many e-portfolio applications. Some future research issues have also been proposed to conclude this study.

This study considers how advising ePortfolios are uniquely situated to address a current challenge in the application of educational technologies: using the right tool for the right job for the right reason at the right time. The particular problem identified for investigation lies at the intersection of two central issues: first, in the age of accountability in higher education, academic advisors lack both a tool and a metric for assessing advising; second, the current ePortfolio field struggles to prove methodological validity with regard to design, development, delivery, and evaluation. These ePortfolios were systematically studied using an approach that provided a workable method for conceptualizing the advising ePortfolio, its design, and its development to improve faculty-student engagement with first-generation students. The sample was composed of 10 first-generation first-year students at the University of Notre Dame. The overall methodology followed design and development research for product/tool use and evaluation. Data were gathered using surveys, interviews, and observations. This study answered the following questions: What procedures were undertaken to facilitate the design and development of a validated advising ePortfolio tool? In what ways is the advising ePortfolio prototype practical in meeting the requirements specified for the target group--first-year first-generation students? To what extent is the advising ePortfolio effective in impacting student engagement, particularly with first-year first-generation students? Key findings indicate that the advising ePortfolio was easy to learn, easy to use, and highly enjoyable. In addition, participants reported that the advising ePortfolio improved the effectiveness of the advising process and, as a result, had a clear impact on increasing student engagement. Beyond the overall positive impact on student engagement, two significant outcomes and contributions emerged: first, the development of the blended advising model, which uses the ePortfolio to deepen the engagement cycle; second, enhanced assessment, learning analytics, and data triangulation models which qualitatively and quantitatively data mines the ePortfolio to create next generation learning analytics that could measure student engagement.

En ce début de XXIe siècle, les transformations du travail (fragmentation des contrats, flexibilisation, complexification des compétences attendues), l’explosion des savoirs et leur disponibilité, l’impact du numérique sur les relations sociales déstabilisent les individus, fragmentent leurs parcours professionnels, précarisent leur vie, insécurisent leur carrière, et provoquent des reconversions professionnelles subies. L’exigence de mobilité professionnelle s’installe sous la pression d’une injonction à l’employabilité. L’ePortfolio s’impose depuis les années 2000, mais les recherches sur ses usages socioprofessionnels dans l’insertion professionnelle et tout au long de la vie professionnelle se révèlent rares ou inexistantes. Ces usages et leurs motifs restent méconnus. Cette recherche s’intéresse aux usages socioprofessionnels des ePortfolios et à leurs effets sur les dynamiques et les stratégies identitaires en contexte de transitions professionnelles. Le cadre de référence s’appuie sur une approche interactionniste considérant le signataire d’ePortfolio comme acteur de stratégies pour atteindre ses buts ou résoudre des problèmes. Cette étude fait référence au processus de délibération identitaire, à la croisée de l’analyse synchronique de la situation de travail et de l’analyse diachronique du parcours professionnel de l’individu, proposé par Dubar (1992, 2000). La méthode des cas multiples permet le recueil de données empiriques produites à partir d’un échantillonnage par choix raisonné de douze cas de signataires d’ePortfolios publiés en ligne, et une analyse par arborescence thématique. Les résultats indiquent la diversité des formes des transitions dans des parcours professionnels singuliers des signataires et trois types d’usages prégnants : pour la conduite réflexive de leur vie professionnelle, pour la présentation de soi professionnelle et pour la sociabilité professionnelle. Six stratégies identitaires sont motivées et appréhendées par les signataires, au regard de leurs effets sur leur transition professionnelle. Quatre dynamiques concourantes, combinant plusieurs stratégies identitaires, sont présentes au travers des usages de l’ePortfolio. L’une d’elles se révèle plus présente : une dynamique visant la quête de reconnaissance. Les apports de cette recherche améliorent une typologie des usages de l’ePortfolio tout au long de la vie professionnelle. De nouvelles pistes dans l’usage des ePortfolios pour les dispositifs de formation, la gestion des mobilités en ressources humaines et l’accompagnement des parcours et transitions professionnels sont proposées.

Abstract According to Wilkerson and Lang (2003, p.1) with approximately "90% of schools, colleges, and departments of education using portfolios of one form or another as decision-making tools for standards-based decisions regarding certification or licensure (as well as NCATE accreditation), it is appropriate to explore the legal and psychometric aspects of this assessment device." This study was conducted to examine how well the authentic assessments created in the Chalk and Wire ePortfolio initiative, which was created to provide authentic assessments of the Accomplished Practices, relate to the measures in the Professional Knowledge subtests on Florida Teacher Certification Examination. The sample was comprised of 294 graduating student teachers from a single department in the College of Education for the 2009/2010 school year at a large southern university. Multiple regression analyses were employed to examine the relationship between authentic assessments (i.e. critical tasks) in Chalk and Wire and performance on the subtests of the Professional Knowledge Test on the Florida Teacher Certification exam while controlling for gender, ethnicity and overall GPA. Only two of the independent variables were statistically significant from the 12 models examined. The scores from the Professional Knowledge subtests on Florida Teacher Certification Examination for Diversity (AP5) and Technology (AP12) were statistically different for gender, with females scoring higher than males on both. The results provided little evidence of concurrent validity between the authentic assessments of the Chalk and Wire ePortfolio initiative and the Professional Knowledge subtests on Florida Teacher Certification Examination.

In this research project, the potential of integrating ePortfolios into the reflection and assessment component between a personal trainer and client was examined. Research demonstrates that more effective learning occurs when reflection and engagement are integral components. The problem that this thesis aimed to answer was the importance of enhancing student engagement, in the classroom and beyond. New technology applications like ePortfolios allow for great student reflection and deep learning but are not universally applied. As such, this study explored the potential of integrating an e portfolio as a reflection technology to enhance engagement during learning. While ePortfolios are commonly found in an academic setting, professionals in healthcare have also used ePortfolios with their patients, clients or peers. Could ePortfolios be used by personal trainers, clients, coaches and athletes? If so, how? What would be the outcomes? The focus of this research project was to explore the potential of integrating ePortfolios into the reflection and assessment component between a personal trainer/client. Eight trainers throughout the Ottawa area were interviewed to gain an understanding of their perception on the ways in which trainers could enhance their client’s fitness journey through the use of an ePortfolio and if so, how would the ePortfolio would be used. The results of this research project provided insight as to whether or not reflective technology strategies such as ePportfolios would enhance the client’s fitness journey and if so, how would the ePortfolio be used. Ultimately, this thesis will inform our understanding of how ePortfolios can be transferred from an academic setting to foster deep learning in kinesiology settings.

In this research project, the potential of integrating ePortfolios into the reflection and assessment component between a personal trainer and client was examined. Research demonstrates that more effective learning occurs when reflection and engagement are integral components. The problem that this thesis aimed to answer was the importance of enhancing student engagement, in the classroom and beyond. New technology applications like ePortfolios allow for great student reflection and deep learning but are not universally applied. As such, this study explored the potential of integrating an e portfolio as a reflection technology to enhance engagement during learning. While ePortfolios are commonly found in an academic setting, professionals in healthcare have also used ePortfolios with their patients, clients or peers. Could ePortfolios be used by personal trainers, clients, coaches and athletes? If so, how? What would be the outcomes? The focus of this research project was to explore the potential of integrating ePortfolios into the reflection and assessment component between a personal trainer/client. Eight trainers throughout the Ottawa area were interviewed to gain an understanding of their perception on the ways in which trainers could enhance their client’s fitness journey through the use of an ePortfolio and if so, how would the ePortfolio would be used. The results of this research project provided insight as to whether or not reflective technology strategies such as ePportfolios would enhance the client’s fitness journey and if so, how would the ePortfolio be used. Ultimately, this thesis will inform our understanding of how ePortfolios can be transferred from an academic setting to foster deep learning in kinesiology settings.

This study investigated students' perceptions of autonomy support from an instructor in relation to students' motivational beliefs on an ePortfolio project. The motivational beliefs of interest included: Effort/Importance, felt Pressure/Tension, and Value/Usefulness. These relationships were further examined with particular focus on the potential moderating role of students' culturally based learning preferences as outlined in Parrish and Linder-VanBerschot's (2010) Cultural Dimensions of Learning Framework (CDLF). This study was quasi-experimental, survey-based research supported by self-reported data collected from a convenience sample of graduate and undergraduate students. Students enrolled in a variety of courses that assigned an ePortfolio assignment received an email invitation from their instructor and self-selected to participate. Based on the responses of 35 students, the findings from this research showed significant relationships between three culturally based learning preferences and the motivational belief of Value/Usefulness. A summary of findings, limitations, and implications for further research are discussed. / Ph. D. / This study investigated students’ perceptions of autonomy support from an instructor in relation to students’ motivational beliefs on an ePortfolio project. The motivational beliefs of interest included: Effort/Importance, felt Pressure/Tension, and Value/Usefulness. These relationships were further examined with particular focus on the potential moderating role of students’ culturally based learning preferences. This study was quasi-experimental, survey-based research supported by self-reported data collected from a convenience sample of graduate and undergraduate students. Students enrolled in a variety of courses that assigned an ePortfolio assignment received an email invitation from their instructor and self-selected to participate. Based on the responses of 35 students, the findings from this research showed significant relationships between three culturally based learning preferences and the motivational belief of Value/Usefulness. A summary of findings, limitations, and implications for further research are discussed.

Der vorliegende Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit der lernerorientierten Entwicklung von mobilen Bildungsmedien am Beispiel einer ePortfolio-Lösung und eines Kompetenzchecks für die duale Ausbildung. Nach dem Ansatz des Design Based Research (DBR) werden diese Bildungsmedien zur Verbesserung der Ausbildungsqualität in gewerblich-technischen Berufen in engem Dialog mit den zukünftigen Anwendern1, den Ausbildern, Auszubildenden, Lehrern und Meistern entwickelt und erprobt. Das Ziel der forschenden Entwicklung ist die Stärkung des lernenden Individuums im Prozess der Aneignung und Reflexion von Wissen und Können. Bei der Entwicklung der hier vorgestellten ePortfolio-Lösung wird aufgezeigt, wie qualitative Methoden aus dem Ansatz der agilen Softwareentwicklung (User Stories, Crowdtesting) den DBR-Ansatz im Hinblick auf eine gesteigerte Nutzerakzeptanz implementiert werden können.

Aquesta tesis informa de la implementació d’un projecte de portafoli electrònic en els estudis de Grau d’Educació Infantil de la Universitat de las Illes Balears a la seu d’Eivissa. Durant els quatre cursos de la seva formació, l’alumnat documenta el seu procés d’aprenentatge usant eines de la Web 2.0 com blocs per la construcció del seu eportafoli i, una gran varietat d’altres eines per la construcció d’artefactes. La investigació sobre aquest projecte se centra en els dos primers cursos de la seva implementació experimental. La revisió de la literatura compren el tema de la Web 2.0 i els eportafolis. Les dades obtingudes mostren l’evolució positiva de la quantitat i qualitat del treball de l’alumnat en els seus eportafolis. Les entrevistes mostren les percepcions d’alumnat i professorat sobre els eportafolis i el rol de la tecnologia en l’educació. Les dades recollides fan palès una major dificultat en el procés de reflexió que no en l’ús de la tecnologia. Finalment, les conclusions també destaquen la relació de l’eportafoli i el PLE i, les possibilitats i limitacions de la Web 2.0 per la construcció d’ eportafolis i per l’ampliacó del PLE. / Esta tesis informa de la implementación de un proyecto de portafolio electrónico en los estudios de Grado de Educación Infantil de la Universidad de las Islas Baleares en la sede de Ibiza. Durante los cuatro cursos de su formación, el alumnado documenta su proceso de aprendizaje usando herramienta de la Web 2.0 como blogs para la construcción de su eportafolio y una gran variedad de herramientas para la construcción de artefactos. La investigación sobre este proyecto se centra en los dos primeros cursos de su implementación experimental. La revisión de la literatura comprende el tema de la Web 2.0 y los eportafolios. Los datos obtenidos muestran la evolución positiva de la cantidad y calidad del trabajo del alumnado en sus eportafolios. Las entrevistas muestran las percepciones de alumnado y profesorado sobre los eportafolios y el rol de la tecnología en la educación. Los datos recogidos también muestran mayor dificultad en el proceso de reflexión que en el uso de la tecnología. Finalmente, las conclusiones también destacan la relación entre el eportafolio y el PLE así como las posibilidades y limitaciones de la Web 2.0 para la construcción de eportafolios. / This thesis presents the implementation, analysis and evaluation of an electronic portfolio project in Teacher Education at the local branch of the Balearic Islands University in Ibiza. During their four-year programme, students are asked to document learning using Web 2.0 tools such as blogs for the construction of their eportfolio site and a wide range of tools for the construction of artefacts. The research on this project is focused on the first two school years of the experimental implementation. The literature review covers both Web 2.0 and portfolio topics. Data collected evidence the positive evolution of quantity and quality of students’ performance on their eportfolio. Interviews with students and lecturers show their perceptions on eportfolios and the role of technology in education. Furthermore, data collected indicate more difficulties in the reflection process than in the use of technology. Finally, conclusions also highlight the close relationship between eportfolio and PLE and, the affordances and barriers of Web 2.0 for the construction of eportfolios.

This paper describes the background, objectives and methods of my doctoral research concerned with the support of the initiation of research collaboration with the help of information and communication technologies. The research is based on the assumption that providing more information about potential partners would lead to better-grounded decisions about collaboration. The purpose of this research is also to support and utilize Open Research. To address these aims, I suggest the design and creation of an ePortfolio that will aggregate information from the Internet, particularly Web 2.0 applications.