E-portfolio assessment in higher education

The concept of developing e-portfolios is based on the fact that the reflective practice of creating portfolios enables students to document and track their learning; develop an integrated, coherent picture of their learning experiences; and enhance their self-understanding. This process enables the students to plan and proceed towards their future goals and allow them to showcase their skills and knowledge to prospective employers and research supervisors. An assessment tool has been developed and implemented for assessment of learning in the design and development of evidence based e-portfolios. Student participants of this study developed e-portfolios where students´ provided critical reflection on the process of learning and supported their statements with appropriate artefacts. The generic tool developed has been used by identifying eportfolios of students majoring in different subject areas. These portfolios included students´ skills and competencies in formal and non formal settings as well as their informal learning. Students can evaluate their own learning and therefore, are better prepared to pursue their future career goals. Findings of this study suggest that design and development e-portfolios provide an appropriate platform for integrative learning where students can visualize the links between the different concepts learnt throughout their course of study and beyond.