I came across a very thought provoking paper: http://www.tojned.net/pdf/tojnedv01i04-05.pdf by Assit. Prof. Dr. Nilgün TOSUN, Trakya University, Faculty of Education, Edirne, TURKEY, head of Computer and Education Instructional Technologies Department and thesis advisor to M. Fatih BARIŞ, a teacher at Tekirdağ Technical and Vocational School, Tekirdag, TURKEY. As you can see from this diagram, the versatility of the ePortfolio can allow for divers uses of artefacts as opposed to the traditional linear way of working.
In mainstream education this could be taken even further by replicating the above graphic for every subject a child might be studying. And then the logic really comes into play. Consider a simple essay for a Technology homework: It could firstly be a simple description of how an artefact is constructed as part of the initial homework. That same essay could also be used as evidence of learning strategies, research skills, referencing etc. It could also be used as evidence of collaboration or enquiry of experts or 'other adults'. It could similarly be used as an exercise in reflection or evaluation.
And yet again, some of these various artefacts, from different subject areas could also be used within different personas. And so it goes on. I am sure that readers could add a dozen different examples of the 're-purposing' of artefacts.
In mainstream education this could be taken even further by replicating the above graphic for every subject a child might be studying. And then the logic really comes into play. Consider a simple essay for a Technology homework: It could firstly be a simple description of how an artefact is constructed as part of the initial homework. That same essay could also be used as evidence of learning strategies, research skills, referencing etc. It could also be used as evidence of collaboration or enquiry of experts or 'other adults'. It could similarly be used as an exercise in reflection or evaluation.
And yet again, some of these various artefacts, from different subject areas could also be used within different personas. And so it goes on. I am sure that readers could add a dozen different examples of the 're-purposing' of artefacts.
Admittedly, Baris' paper was written from a very academic perspective and several assumptions are made which do not necessarily apply to mainstream education. However, I must give praise where praise is due. Thanks again, Dr. Nilgün Tosun and Fatih!
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Thank you for your encouraging comments.
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