ePortfolios in Arts Learning and Assessment
Author(s)
Brown, Andrew
Dillon, Steve
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2006
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Digital media and information systems present the opportunity to capture, store and manage multiple forms of evidence (visual/aural/kinaesthetic) about artistic product and processes that are compatible with the more personal, qualitative meanings with which artistic practice is concerned. This suggests new possibilities for better assessment of learning that combines evidence of learning in these modes, with existing textual and numerical measures. EPortfolio's that provide digital means of capture, storage and reviewing of assessment data are being tested in many locations throughout the world (see for example the eportfolio ...
View more >Digital media and information systems present the opportunity to capture, store and manage multiple forms of evidence (visual/aural/kinaesthetic) about artistic product and processes that are compatible with the more personal, qualitative meanings with which artistic practice is concerned. This suggests new possibilities for better assessment of learning that combines evidence of learning in these modes, with existing textual and numerical measures. EPortfolio's that provide digital means of capture, storage and reviewing of assessment data are being tested in many locations throughout the world (see for example the eportfolio consortium: http://eportconsortium.org/DesktopDefault.aspx). While the interest in the use of this technology for assessment is growing in proportion to the availability of software and hardware and enthusiasm of the users there is an urgent need to examine the implications at a theoretical level alongside technical and practical use.
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View more >Digital media and information systems present the opportunity to capture, store and manage multiple forms of evidence (visual/aural/kinaesthetic) about artistic product and processes that are compatible with the more personal, qualitative meanings with which artistic practice is concerned. This suggests new possibilities for better assessment of learning that combines evidence of learning in these modes, with existing textual and numerical measures. EPortfolio's that provide digital means of capture, storage and reviewing of assessment data are being tested in many locations throughout the world (see for example the eportfolio consortium: http://eportconsortium.org/DesktopDefault.aspx). While the interest in the use of this technology for assessment is growing in proportion to the availability of software and hardware and enthusiasm of the users there is an urgent need to examine the implications at a theoretical level alongside technical and practical use.
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Journal Title
Music Education Research and Innovation
Volume
12
Issue
1
Publisher URI
Subject
Film, Television and Digital Media not elsewhere classified
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Performing Arts and Creative Writing