e-Portfolio Way: a Paradigm Shift in Education e-Portfolio at Kansai University

Abstract

The purpose of this section of the workshop consists of two points: (i) to share with the workshop participants the basic concept of what e-Portfolio is at the university level, from the viewpoints of all stake holders: students as well as their guardians, professors, and the school boards. While introducing various aspects of this powerful educational tool, cases for successful implementation at Kansai University are given so that the participants familiarize themselves with what e-Portfolio can do in the higher education. (ii) to discuss the potential of e-Portfolio as the drive to initiate a paradigm shift in the entire education system ranging from K-12 through the graduate school because Kansai University offers various levels of education from K-12 through graduate school.