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Towards understanding the potential of e-portfolios for independent learning: A qualitative study

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
Journal · Vol. 26 · Issue 7 · pp. 932-950
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This paper discusses the findings of a research study concerning the use of e-portfolios to develop independent learning, from the perspectives of teachers and students in a Hong Kong university. While most of the findings confirm the value of e-portfolio practice reported in other contexts, they throw into relief a complicated interplay and conflict of factors that may thwart the good intentions of e-portfolio design and implementation. Insights derived from this research will illuminate the issues about eportfolio-mediated independent learning across a range of settings and learners.

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English Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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