EUfolio EU classroom ePortfolios

EUfolio - EU classroom ePortfolio is a project in the framework of the Lifelong Learning Programme (KA1 - Implementation of the European strategic objectives in Education and Training). The aim of the project is to do research into the implementation of ePortfolio-tools in secondary education. Basing on a policy and practice review, implementation models for ePortfolios in lower secondary education are developed. These models will be tested and evaluated in pilots in selected schools.

Department of Education and Skills

The Department of Education and Skills is led by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn. Its mission is the provision of high-quality education in order to enable individuals to achieve their full potential and to participate fully as members of society. Each learner should be enabled to contribute to Ireland's social, cultural and economic development.

Towards the mature ePortfolio. Some implications for higher education

Commencing with a summary of the role of ePortfolios from EDUCAUSE, whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology, the distinctive characteristics of ePortfolios are outlined and salient differences from conventional portfolios in terms of process and outcomes are explored. Having considered the attributes of a mature ePortfolio, the paper focuses on pedagogical and technological issues for students and staff to move to mature ePortfolios.

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