ERIC Number: EJ819498
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1096-7516
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Preservice Teachers' Learning Experiences of Constructing e-Portfolios Online
Lin, Qiuyun
Internet and Higher Education, v11 n3-4 p194-200 2008
This one-year case study reports on the effectiveness and value of electronic portfolios (e-portfolios) from the preservice teachers' perspectives. Using surveys and selected interviews, the study explored how 38 preservice teachers' understanding of the e-portfolios evolved as they completed their elementary teacher education program. Respondents reported that, after using the e-portfolios, they were stimulated to engage in reflective practices, to develop effective learning strategies, and to gain as well as review technology skills. Respondents also indicated frustrations and challenges involved when creating their first e-portfolios. Implications regarding the findings are discussed. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Portfolios (Background Materials), Preservice Teachers, Elementary Education, Reflective Teaching, Teacher Education Curriculum, Learning Strategies, Case Studies, Student Surveys, Interviews, Educational Technology, Internet, Electronic Learning, Computer Uses in Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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