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标题：An Embedded ePortfolio in a Masters Degree: Is It Working?
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作者：Jennifer Munday
期刊名称：International Journal of ePortfolio
电子版ISSN：2157-622X
出版年度：2017
卷号：7
期号：2
页码：175-185
出版社：VirginiaTech
摘要：ePortfolios are embedded into several degree programs at Charles Sturt University in Australia tomaximize the value of ePortfolio purposes for students working in or towards a profession.ePortfolio design has been embedded into a Master of Education curriculum for five years.Graduates of this degree program are classroom teachers, and some have leadership positions ineducation. The aim of this article is to report findings of a research project investigating continueduse of the Master of Education ePortfolio processes; it ascertains whether the ePortfolio capstonetask was an effective means for students to: draw together key elements of their study within theMasters program; and to reflect and identify changes in philosophy, thinking, or practice inprofessional work. Finally, the project studies whether recognizing the skills they used to create theePortfolio encouraged the students to use those skills with their peers and colleagues or in teachingsituations. The research took a Case Study approach, collecting graduate interviews and capstoneePortfolios. Analysis provided details about effective aspects and processes that embedded theePortfolio into the higher degree program. ePortfolio curriculum and design require considerableplanning if academic educators are to support the use of ePortfolios in Higher Education.