Future Learning Strategy and ePortfolios in Education

The rapid change of the information and knowledge Society does no stop at education: communication, teaching and learning are changing due to digital media. Therefore at Austrian schools a "Future Learning"- strategy was started in October 2007, where new forms of learning are underlined b...

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Published in:International journal of emerging technologies in learning 2008, Vol.3 (1)
Main Authors: Dorninger, Christian, Schrack, Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Education
Information society
Portfolios
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Summary:The rapid change of the information and knowledge Society does no stop at education: communication, teaching and learning are changing due to digital media. Therefore at Austrian schools a "Future Learning"- strategy was started in October 2007, where new forms of learning are underlined by new media and social software. This strategy will be presented. An important part of the strategy is the introduction of electronic Portfolios for students. Portfolios could be powerful tools to realize individualisation in formal education. There are two main types, the process portfolio for learning, working and reflection and the application portfolio for assessment purposes and job application. It is now possible to collect formal and informal competences and skills-oriented knowledge for the later professional career.
ISSN:1863-0383
1863-0383
DOI:10.3991/ijet.v3i1.251