Learning by doing: using ePortfolios for assessment at Otis College of art and design
Library Hi Tech News, 2014
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share best practices in using e-portfolios for assessme... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share best practices in using e-portfolios for assessment including a collaborative model between academic department and library. Design/methodology/approach – The authors collaborated to develop learning outcome rubrics that were then used by faculty and a team of reviewers to evaluate evidence collected in e-portfolios. Findings – E-portfolios provide a dynamic platform to centrally collect assessment material; however, effective evaluation of student evidence can be strengthened with collaboration between college departments. Research limitations/implications – This is a model that was sustainable and practical for a small art and design college. Practical implications – Other institutions working on assessment with limited personal resources may find this approach useful in addition to any institution considering how to use e-portfolios for collection and assessment of student work. Originality/value – Otis College of Art and Design has...
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