Papers by Haley Borthwick
Although many studies have been conducted looking at the use of electronic portfolios (e-Portfoli... more Although many studies have been conducted looking at the use of electronic portfolios (e-Portfolios) in higher education, there is a lack of research looking at them as an integrated system for assessing, documenting, and reporting on student work in elementary school settings. This study examines teachers' perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of using e-Portfolios in elementary school, what teachers are using them for, and how using e-Portfolios is affecting teacher pedagogy. The study took place in a school district in British Columbia that has adopted e-Portfolios as a replacement for traditional report cards and where they are being used to document student work, give feedback, communicate with parents, assess students, and express learning. This qualitative research study was designed to gain insights into teachers' attitudes and beliefs about using e-Portfolios and to uncover if their use was shifting teacher practice and pedagogy. It also aimed to examine w...
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Papers by Haley Borthwick