Batson, T. (2010) Reviewers unhappy with portfolio ‘stuff’ demand evidence Campus Technology, October 6
Another excellent article by Trent Batson about e-portfolios. Key message: ‘Collecting is easy. Interpreting and integrating the collection is hard.’
More evidence that you can’t just look at the technology, but also how it’s used. If it’s not used well, it won’t work, no matter how promising the technology. And ‘well’ is usually determined by a good theoretical or empirically-based approach to teaching and learning, whatever the technology.
See also: E-portfolios and ‘legacy’ assessment
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
> More evidence that you can’t just look at the technology, but also how it’s used.
Does anybody say “you can just look at the technology?” I think that everybody, and especially technology designers and advocates, agree that utility depends on (proper) use.
(Fixing grammar error) “… everybody… agrees…”
(*sigh* long day)
It depends “on (proper) use”. We can say that about technology, teaching and just about everything else.;-)
Again, it’s the methodology that matters, I think. The selection/reflection of evidence must be linked to the course objectives and specific competences that are being assessed/showcased. Otherwise it’s just another scrapbook, out of context.