%0 Journal Article
%T Developing a pedagogical framework for the design and the implementation of e-portfolios in educational practice
%A Athanassios Jimoyiannis
%J Themes in Science and Technology Education
%D 2012
%I Themes in Science and Technology Education
%X A theoretical framework for designing, implementing and researching students¡¯ engagement, learning, and personal development in e-portfolios is described in this article. After providing an overview of the research on e-portfolios in education, the paper analyses the theoretical foundations of e-portfolio learning. Following it proposes a conceptual and organizational framework for teachers and instructors a) to conceptualize principles of student motivation, self-directed learning and reflection, and b) to implement effective e-portfolio learning initiatives at secondary and higher education, and teacher professional development. Finally, the article presents representative case studies and good practice examples regarding the implementation of e-portfolio initiatives using different tools in various educational contexts and programs.
%K e-portfolios
%K Web 2.0
%K pedagogical framework
%K e-learning design
%K personal learning environments
%U http://earthlab.uoi.gr/theste/index.php/theste/article/view/110/77