ERIC Number: EJ1107813
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 8
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Using ePortfolios to Measure Student Learning in a Graduate Preparation Program in Higher Education
Janosik, Steven M.; Frank, Tara E.
International Journal of ePortfolio, v3 n1 p13-20 2013
Ten second-year master's students in a higher education program participated in this study, which was designed to assess their experience with an electronic portfolio that had been introduced recently as a primary component of their comprehensive exam. This qualitative study used a focus group and long-interview methods for data collection. Participants responded to an interview protocol of several open-ended questions that allowed them to discuss their experiences and challenges with this capstone experience. Through a variety of coding techniques, five themes emerged: (a) students have difficulty adapting to change; (b) reflection and decision-making takes time; (c) students need regular reassurance; (d) students learn a great deal about themselves; and (e) the ePortfolio is a very powerful experience. Findings suggest several implications for practice, including preparing new professionals, being a new professional, and supervising new professionals.
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Portfolio Assessment, Masters Programs, Graduate Students, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Focus Groups, Student Experience, Coding, Adjustment (to Environment), Reflection, Decision Making, Self Concept, Evaluation Methods
Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Georgia. North Instructional Plaza, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. e-mail: ijep@vt.edu; Web site: http://www.theijep.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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