Enriching learning experiencein work-integrated education using weblog and e-portfolio
Dr Paula HodgsonEducational Development Centre
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Converting theories into practice
Lecture/tutorialPlacement
Reflection through forum
Web log
“A [we]blog is a frequently updated website, organized in a diary form with individual [reverse] chronologically ordered entries or posts.”
Tosh and Werdmuller 2004
Reflection through blogging community
Peer feedback through blogs
Blog experience
• Can share what we want, MORE FUN• Freedom is given when we create our own
entries• I like to share and express whatever I want via
different media, i.e. videos and pictures• Student-oriented — can do editing and updates
whenever the writer wants• I think it is a valuable experience to interact with
other weblog editors, and also share with them• It is such a valuable piece of memory for the
whole class to run a blog together
“The portfolio is intended to be a formative document which allows the student space to reflect on each week’s (or month’s) activities, personal and professional development (or lack thereof).”
Huntington et al. 1999
Learning through e-portfolio
Self-assessment
• Self-expression
• Documenting learning
• Reviewing values and assumptions
• Reviewing theories in practice
• Self-assessing areas for improvement
• Constructing knowledge through writing
Portfolio presentation
Reflection on key competences
Structured placement portfolio
Communication with supervisor
Quality learning through e-portfolio
“A quality portfolio evidences complex thinking and problem solving and invokes authentic applications that represent significant learning.”
Montgomery and Wiley 2004
“Students found that a personal portfolio, which reflected the work placement year, had an intrinsic value of its own.”
Morgan and Turner 2000
Personal/professional development through e-portfolio
Self-reflection/self-assessment
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