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Social ePortfolios as the new course management system

Nathan Garrett (PhD candidate, based at Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA)
Brian Thoms (PhD candidate, based at Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA)
Nimer Alrushiedat (PhD student, based at Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA)
Terry Ryan (Dean, based at Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA)

On the Horizon

ISSN: 1074-8121

Article publication date: 14 August 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

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The purpose of this paper is to show the practicality of a new portfolio design that incorporates distributed content, emphasizes student ownership, encourages social learning, and acknowledges the central importance of ease of use.

Design/methodology/approach

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The approach's practicality is demonstrated through survey results and usage logs from two case studies.

Findings

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Students enjoy using this system, and report that its social aspects improve their academic performance and motivation. They also report it as being more social than their past experiences with BlackBoard.

Originality/value

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The paper provides support for a vision of distributed educational software centered on portfolios, anchored by course tools, connected to assessment outcomes, and opened for public learning.

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Citation

Garrett, N., Thoms, B., Alrushiedat, N. and Ryan, T. (2009), "Social ePortfolios as the new course management system", On the Horizon, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 197-207. https://doi.org/10.1108/10748120910993222

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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