tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11679714.post1774748867608946272..comments2024-03-18T14:37:00.011-04:00Comments on Half an Hour: A Few Words on ePortfoliosStephen Downeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06140591903467372209noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11679714.post-40596093282919041362013-10-23T11:36:06.094-04:002013-10-23T11:36:06.094-04:00The true value of doing e-portfolios is when both ...The true value of doing e-portfolios is when both process and product involve external audiences. Since portfolios are typically “living” documents, the reflective piece is collectively retrospective, current (reflection-in-action), and prognostic since one’s work is seldom ever completed. The openness of doing e-portfolios then allows more formative assessments to emerge that contribute to greater learning potential. Summative assessments might be conducted on individual artifacts, but only after the author has hopefully had a good dose of formative assessment first. Discerning summative assessments are only possible if it complements and subsequent to large doses of formative assessment. Best to have feedback loops that are frequent, iterative, and reciprocal throughout. Benjamin L. Stewart, PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15607774636169935278noreply@blogger.com