Setting the scene: ePortfolios for students in agriculture/agribusiness disciplines
ePortfolios are a collection of digital evidence demonstrating learning over time, and are a high-impact practice for students that can be curated for specific audiences. In multidisciplinary programs, such as agriculture/agribusiness, students often have nuanced learning journeys and graduate w...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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2023
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| Online Access: | https://www.ijwil.org/files/IJWIL_24_3_387_400.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/93045 |
| Summary: | ePortfolios are a collection of digital evidence demonstrating learning over time, and are a high-impact practice for
students that can be curated for specific audiences. In multidisciplinary programs, such as
agriculture/agribusiness, students often have nuanced learning journeys and graduate with a range of skills and
work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. It can be difficult for both students and potential employers to
recognize the depth and breadth of the students’ individual learning journey, and the skills that they possess.
Integrating ePortfolios into an agriculture/agribusiness program has the potential to improve outcomes for
student, institution and employer by providing an innovative solution to this tension. It can encourage students
to develop technological and reflective skills, as well as highlight their specific WIL experiences, knowledge and
understanding. However, while ePortfolios can be a powerful tool, there are challenges to successful
implementation. These are addressed via a series of research-driven recommendations. |
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