Design, implementation and evaluation of a ‘generic’ ePortfolio: the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne experience

Abstract

A customisable ‘generic’ electronic portfolio (ePortfolio) has been developed at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (U.K) as part of a collaborative project (http://www.ePortfolios.ac.uk). This paper describes the design of the ePortfolio and its application in a range of contexts where it is being used to support the evidencing of learning outcomes and to facilitate personal development planning. The flexibility of the ePortfolio architecture is appraised and preliminary findings from evaluation studies are summarised. Integration with virtual learning environments is also discussed.