Processes

These models describe the processes of reflection that inform the use of mobile devices to support deeper learning. The models on the next two pages (and attached as PDFs below) illustrate the implementation of these concepts with specific apps for either Android or iOS (Apple) devices.

Keep in mind that there are two major “faces” of ePortfolios:

• Workspace to document day-to-day learning: collect evidence and reflect on learning

• Showcase to present the results of learning at specific points in the learning process: select and organize learning at specific points of time

I believe we can best use mobile devices in the Workspace portfolio, to capture learning and reflect contemporaneously (in the middle of the learning process). Depending on the authoring tools used to construct the showcase portfolio, the user may need a regular computer.

What functions are needed for each of these processes?

• Capturing & storing evidence - this evidence of learning can be in the form of text, images, audio or video -

• Reflecting - “the heart and soul of a portfolio” - this reflection could be captured in real time in different formats: writing, voice capture (and voice-to-text conversion), video capture and digital stories

• Giving & receiving feedback - one of the most effective uses of a portfolio is to review a learner’s work and providing feedback for improvement

• Planning & setting goals - a very important part of the portfolio process is personal development planning and setting goals for achievement

• Collaborating - learning is a social activity - technology provides new forms of collaboration

• Presenting to an audience - at specific points in the learning process, a learner may put together a presentation of their learning outcomes for an audience, either real or virtual

Here is an initial assessment of how these functions can be achieved with different mobile devices:

(PDF version of apps images attached below in iOS & Android versions)