ADVANCEMENT OF E-PORTFOLIO SYSTEM TO IMPROVE COMPETENCE LEVELS
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https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2013vol1.152Keywords:
competence, ePortfolio system, collaborative learning environment, critical thinking, reflection, assessmentAbstract
Nowadays educational process is not imaginable without applications of information technologies. Their implementations in different technology enhanced learning programs, platforms and systems are becoming more and more popular in educational institutions all over the world. Appropriate usage of information systems has already gained significant place in curriculums and learning processes. However, due to rather high dropout rate and insufficient learning outcomes educational organisations are still seeking for new systems, tools and methods which would enhance learners’ competence development. This paper describes benefits of a new ePortfolio system created by Riga Technical University’s researchers group, its testing results in Living Lab environment in study year 2012/2013, and comparative analysis with initial version of the system implemented in previous year. Findings show that introduced new ePortfolio system has a great positive impact on learning outcomes and learners’ competence development.References
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3. Business Dictionary.com (2013). Competence definition. Retrieved on 02.03.2013 from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/competence.html
4. Gorbunovs, A., Kapenieks, A. (2012). Competences Development Process Recording for Multi-Competence e-Course.Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Society, Integration, Education”.Volume I: School Pedagogy, Higher Educational Institutions Pedagogy, Lifelong Learning, Rezekne,25-26 May, 2012,pp. 261-272
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7. Gorbunovs, A., Kapenieks, A., &Kudina, I. (2012).Embedded into LMS Engaging Collaborative ePortfolio System.Proceedings of International Conference “Open educational resources" ALTA’12, Kaunas, 27 November, 2012, pp. 9-14, ISSN 2335-2140.
8. Jirgensons, M. (2012). Towards Usability Integration into e-Learning Design.Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Society, Integration, Education”. Volume I: School Pedagogy, Higher Educational Institutions Pedagogy, Lifelong Learning. Rezekne,25-26 May, 2012, pp. 291-302, ISSN: 1691-5887.
9. Jasper, M. (2006). Reflective writing for professional development, in M. Jasper (ed.) Professional Development, Reflection and Decision Making, pp 81-106, Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
10. Kapenieks, J. (2011). Collaboration trends during action research in an e-learning environment for developing and acquiring effective personal knowledge. CSEDU 2011 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, SciTePress.
11. Lyons, N. (1998). With Portfolio in Hand: Validating the New Teacher Professionalism. New York: Teachers College Press.
12. Race, P. (2001).A Briefing on Self, Peer and Group Assessment. Assessment Series (9), LTSN Generic Centre. Retrieved on 03.03.2013 from http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/detail/evidencenet/Briefing_on_self_peer_and_gr oup_assessment
13. The University of Exeter(2011).Peer and Self Assessment in Student Work.Retrieved on 20.02.2012 from http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/
14. Whitehead, J. (2009). Generating living theory and understanding in action research studies. Action Research 7(1), pp.85-99.
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Gorbunovs, A., Kapenieks, A., & Kudina, I. (2015). ADVANCEMENT OF E-PORTFOLIO SYSTEM TO IMPROVE COMPETENCE LEVELS. SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 1, 61-72. https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2013vol1.152
