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Learning by doing: using ePortfolios for assessment at Otis College of art and design

Parme Giuntini (Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, California, USA)
Jean-Marie Venturini ((jventurini@otis.edu) is based at Library, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, California, USA)

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Article publication date: 26 August 2014

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to share best practices in using e-portfolios for assessment including a collaborative model between academic department and library.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors collaborated to develop learning outcome rubrics that were then used by faculty and a team of reviewers to evaluate evidence collected in e-portfolios.

Findings

E-portfolios provide a dynamic platform to centrally collect assessment material; however, effective evaluation of student evidence can be strengthened with collaboration between college departments.

Research limitations/implications

This is a model that was sustainable and practical for a small art and design college.

Practical implications

Other institutions working on assessment with limited personal resources may find this approach useful in addition to any institution considering how to use e-portfolios for collection and assessment of student work.

Originality/value

Otis College of Art and Design has been using e-portfolios since 2008 and has been developing this model of assessment for sometime.

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Citation

Giuntini, P. and Venturini, J.-M. (2014), "Learning by doing: using ePortfolios for assessment at Otis College of art and design", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 31 No. 7, pp. 11-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-06-2014-0047

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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