Abstract
A portfolio is used to plan, organize and document learning, and it accumulates results of learning. However, there are some problems in managing a portfolio. For example, it is very difficult to keep the portfolio in the original form physically, and it requires a lot of time and effort to keep it updated. These problems can be solved by an electronic portfolio (e-portfolio), a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web. It can efficiently support a learner to manage his or her learning history and keep on learning more to move on to the next level in life so that the learning community becomes more sustainable. This paper explains why e-portfolios are needed to nurture sustainable learning communities. An overview of e-portfolios has been introduced with definitions, advantages, and types of e-portfolios. Furthermore, global trends of e-portfolio applications and Korean activities in e-portfolio applications have been described. Finally, global e-portfolio standardization activities are explained, followed by Korean e-portfolio standardization activities.
Highlights
We live in a knowledge-based society, where knowledge is one of the most important aspects in daily life
The World Summit Outcome Document emphasized the integration of the three components of sustainable development — economic development, social development and environmental protection, known as “three pillars” of sustainable development (United Nations, 2005)
Main Tasks for e-Portfolio Standard Development This paper has suggested the main tasks for efficient development of e-portfolio standard for Korean cases, and hopefully for the international standard development cases
Summary
We live in a knowledge-based society, where knowledge is one of the most important aspects in daily life. Continuous acquiring of knowledge is a way to improve quality of life and to make our living sustainable. The national learning communities in the United States (Wikipedia). The most important component of a learning community is learners with their own competencies, motivations and sharing a common purpose with others in the community. It is important that they have well organized information about their motivation, achievements, learning history and learning plans to sustain their interests. Such information about a learner can be included in a portfolio or more conveniently in an e-portfolio. When a learner in a learning community uses his or her e-portfolio effectively, the learning community can be sustainable
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