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IV.  Assessment and Evaluation
   Ahn discusses all the benefits of E-Portfolios, the detailed planning stages of digital portfolio projects, and all the components necessary to successfully implement E-Portfolio's throughout the curriculum.  Ahn states that "creating portfolios encourages the entire school community to clearly establish its learning goals and expectations, students are encouraged to reflect upon their learning throughout the whole portfolio creation process, and that teachers have the opportunity to encourage their students and provide detailed feedback on their work" (Ahn 2004).  The main goals in creating an E-portfolio are to clearly outline learning standards for students and to provide students with the opportunity to showcase their best work.  Ahn goes onto to state that one of the most important features of the E-Portfolio is the portion that allows for student reflection and teacher feedback.
      Ahn's detailed analyses of the procedures required for developing effective E-Portfolio's appears to be logical and efficient.  However, little is said in regards to modifications for special needs students.  Ahn also mentions that assessment in E-Portfolios is richer because of the reflection and feedback component.  Ahn gives no indication as to how this component will be assessed.  This continues to be something that needs to be addressed further when implementing E-Portfolios in schools.
      As a teacher who has the luxury of E-Portfolios, I have noticed several components that I feel have not been working effectively.  First, the reflection portion of E-Portfolio seems as if it takes more time than the actual project they are reflecting on.  Many of the responses submitted do not show any indication of meaningful learning.  The second factor that I have encountered is the lack of guidance in professional development when it comes to assessing E-Portfolios.  This often leaves teachers to interpret proper assessment on their own.  This often results in inconsistencies between grade level teachers.

Ahn, J. (2004).  Electronic portfolios:  Blending technology, accountability and assessment. 
T H E Journal, 31, 9.

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