E-Portfolios and Learning Management Systems

Abstract

The chapter explores the way technologies in higher education are providing teacher education candidates a new view of learning. An explanation of how e-portfolios are becoming more common tools for students to reflect on their practices and showcase course artifacts for future applications. The chapter highlights selected learning management systems (LMS), Blackboard and Canvas, and describes how their e-portfolio features aids the reflective practices of students in a teacher education program. Examples of e-portfolio artifacts are provided using these systems. Discussion on how they compare with other e-portfolio resources, Digication and Taskstream, is included to help guide programs to the best tool for their programs. By exploring how these e-portfolio technologies are currently being used in a teacher education course, this chapter provides insight to viewing teacher development for other teacher education courses and programs through more consistent and intentional use of e-portfolios.