Instructional design/ePortfolios/Benefits and challenges

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Benefits of ePortfolios

Benefits for the learnerBenefits for the educatorBenefits for the evaluators
Record and examine goals and successesEmbedding technology into curriculumIdentify a need for professional development programs
Reflect on learning experiencesUse of authentic assessment toolsProvide training or continued education to employees
Set long term goalsMonitor performance regularlyIncrease staff morale and create excitement
Take responsibility for managing their own learningHave evidence of student work
Receive credit for formal and informal learningDevelop personalized learning spaces
Get feedback from teachers and peersSupport students' development
Demonstrate skills to future employersCreate rubrics and guidelines

You can explore more advantages of ePortfolios from the "Forty one benefits of an ePortfolio" article.

Challenges with ePortfolios

Challenges for the developerChallenges for institutionsChallenges for the evaluators
Privacy issuesLong term maintenanceOwnership and intellectual property
Time consumingAdoptionWorkload
Not enough skillsDeveloping a teamTechnical training
MotivationInstitutional supportScope of effort
Technical SkillsHardware and SoftwareObtaining permission

Some challenges related to an ePortfolio project adoption are discussed in Lorenzo and Ittelson's "An overview of ePortfolios" article. [1]

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  1. ↑ Lorenzo, G., Ittelson, J. (2005). An overview of ePortfolios. https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli3001.pdf
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