Electronic Portfolios (ePortfolios) provide an electronic means to document and assess student learning outcomes and student competencies, particularly those competencies that are difficult to document through existing competency assessment measures such as transcripts. ePortfolios are ideal for ICT students, as they allow students to collect, analyze, reflect upon and present documentation of their learning using digital artifacts. They can be used by students to showcase their education, career and personal achievements as they seek employment. Integrated into a program of study, they can also demonstrate development and growth over time.

This presentation will provide an overview of how ePortfolios can be used in ICT, and discuss current usage in the ePortfolio California project, a pilot project testing ePortfolios with K-20 educational entities statewide.

Speakers Bio

The California Virtual Campus (CVC) provides services, programs, and infrastructure to support the use of online technology to improve student learning across K-20 education.

Currently with the California Virtual Campus, Kathleen previously served as the Senior Project Manager of the CSU CDL and was on the Administration Team of MERLOT. She focused research on ePortfolios while pursuing a Master's in Education and Technology. Before joining the CDL, Kathleen was a Director of Marketing and an Assistant Controller in private industry. She has been involved with the North Bay Multimedia Association, the Business Education Roundtable, was chair of the local Chamber of Commerce. She is currently on the Sonoma County Board of Education, serving on California County School Board Legislative Committee, and on the WCET Steering Committee.