Student perceptions of ePortfolio integration in online courses. Bolliger, D. U. & Shepherd, C. E. Distance Education, 31(3):295–314, November, 2010. 00029
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This study explored students' perceptions regarding the integration of electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) in two online graduate-level courses at a small research university in the western United States. Researchers investigated student perceptions of communication, connectedness, value, and perceived student learning through ePortfolio integration and formative peer review to support a sustained community of learning. Data was collected from 40 students with a Web-based questionnaire and a threaded discussion forum. Results indicate ePortfolios positively impacted some students' perception of communication, connectedness, and learning. Most participants also valued ePortfolios. Prior ePortfolio experience and gender were responsible for minor differences in student perceptions, whereas lack of prior reflective experience impacted student perceptions significantly. Researchers conclude that ePortfolios can foster learning communities in online graduate programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Distance Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
@article{bolliger_student_2010,
	title = {Student perceptions of {ePortfolio} integration in online courses},
	volume = {31},
	issn = {01587919},
	doi = {10.1080/01587919.2010.513955},
	abstract = {This study explored students' perceptions regarding the integration of electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) in two online graduate-level courses at a small research university in the western United States. Researchers investigated student perceptions of communication, connectedness, value, and perceived student learning through ePortfolio integration and formative peer review to support a sustained community of learning. Data was collected from 40 students with a Web-based questionnaire and a threaded discussion forum. Results indicate ePortfolios positively impacted some students' perception of communication, connectedness, and learning. Most participants also valued ePortfolios. Prior ePortfolio experience and gender were responsible for minor differences in student perceptions, whereas lack of prior reflective experience impacted student perceptions significantly. Researchers conclude that ePortfolios can foster learning communities in online graduate programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Copyright of Distance Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)},
	number = {3},
	journal = {Distance Education},
	author = {Bolliger, D. U. and Shepherd, C. E.},
	month = nov,
	year = {2010},
	note = {00029},
	keywords = {Electronic portfolios in education, Graduate Students, Internet in education, ONLINE courses, PERCEPTION, To\_print, To\_read, UNITED States, UNIVERSITIES \& colleges -- Graduate work, communication, community, connectedness, electronic portfolio, online learning},
	pages = {295--314},
}

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