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Developing critical thinking through eportfolio based learning: an exploration of the experiences of online distance learners

Farrell, Orna ORCID: 0000-0001-9519-2380 and Seery, Aidan (2018) Developing critical thinking through eportfolio based learning: an exploration of the experiences of online distance learners. Distance Education, 40 (1). pp. 76-97. ISSN 0158-7919

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Abstract

This case study explored the nature of the learning experience with an eportfolio and whether it enhanced the development of critical thinking among online distance learners. Data were generated using the participant eportfolio entries and two-time semi-structured interviews. Five themes were constructed in the data led thematic analysis: being an online distance learner, the experience of learning with an eportfolio, my approach to learning, thinking critically in my eportfolio, the sociology discipline context. Findings indicate that learning with an eportfolio can enhance the nature of the learning experience by providing learners with a personal space to evaluate their own learning, to process their thoughts and experiences, and to document their lives and learning in an authentic and meaningful way. The findings suggest that learning with an eportfolio can enhance the development of critical thinking skills and dispositions within a disciplinary context.

Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:eportfolio; online students; Learning portfolio, critical thinking
Subjects:Social Sciences > Adult education
Social Sciences > Distance education
Social Sciences > Education
Social Sciences > Educational technology
Social Sciences > Teaching
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > NIDL (National Institute for Digital Learning)
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
Official URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2018.1553565
Copyright Information:© 2019 Taylor & Francis
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:24242
Deposited On:26 Feb 2020 09:38 by Orna Farrell . Last Modified 26 May 2020 03:30

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