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Publication Date: 2023
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Setting the Scene: ePortfolios for Students in Agriculture/Agribusiness Disciplines
Stacey Carter; Sonia Ferns; Sarita Bennett; Jacob Hawkins
International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, v24 n3 p387-400 2023
ePortfolios are a collection of digital evidence demonstrating learning over time, and are a high-impact practice for students that can be curated for specific audiences. In multidisciplinary programs, such as agriculture/agribusiness, students often have nuanced learning journeys and graduate with a range of skills and work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. It can be difficult for both students and potential employers to recognize the depth and breadth of the students' individual learning journey, and the skills that they possess. Integrating ePortfolios into an agriculture/agribusiness program has the potential to improve outcomes for student, institution and employer by providing an innovative solution to this tension. It can encourage students to develop technological and reflective skills, as well as highlight their specific WIL experiences, knowledge and understanding. However, while ePortfolios can be a powerful tool, there are challenges to successful implementation. These are addressed via a series of research-driven recommendations.
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Education Work Relationship, Reflection, Student Journals, Portfolio Assessment, Portfolios (Background Materials), Technology Uses in Education, Skill Development, Employment Opportunities, Barriers, Educational Benefits, Electronic Publishing, Experiential Learning, College Students
New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Tel: +64-7-838-4892; e-mail: editor@ijwil.org; Web site: https://www.ijwil.org/
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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