An effect of ePortfolio system on competence improvement at the different stages of the course
2013
Gorbunovs, A., Riga Technical Univ. (Latvia). Distance Education Study Centre | Kapenieks, A., Riga Technical Univ. (Latvia). Distance Education Study Centre
Learning and training as a competence acquisition process excited masters’ minds for ages. Nowadays world brings new educational challenges. On the one hand, modern technologies open up new possibilities for learners, make learning accessible for anybody anytime and anywhere; on the other hand, humans’ society still needs recognize effective educational methods to engage learners and cope with the demand of lifelong learning. Obtaining of new competences requires students to show their respective attitude and willingness to do so. This paper examines an issue of learners’ competence improvement process through their involvement into several self- and peer-assessments within two information systems: university’s e-study portal and ePortfolio ones. The research takes notice to an importance of ePortfolio system in competence enhancement at the different stages of the studies. New approach in scaffolding learning, based on development and implementation of engaging ePortfolio systems, may have significant positive impact on further individual training and education developments.
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