ePortfolio at the University of Vienna â?? Framework and Pilot Projects

Authors

  • Brigitte Römmer-Nossek University of Vienna
  • Birgit M. C. A. Peterson University of Vienna
  • Sylvia Logar University of Vienna
  • Charlotte Zwiauer University of Vienna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.262

Keywords:

ePortfolio, Competencies, Creative Writing, Curriculum

Abstract


In this paper we present the first draft of the University of Vienna ePortfolio framework which is closely interlinked with the university-wide eLearning strategy. Conceptually the aims of the framework are to bridge the gap(s) between different ePortfolio conceptualizations in order to provide orientation, to integrate ePortfolio on a curricular level within the context of a university-wide community, and to envision ePortfolio as a tool for quality development for the study programmes. In order to illustrate the direction Vienna University is taking concerning curricular integration as well as to present the methodology currently being developed in more detail, we will present the Media Competencies Seminar as a case of an ePortfolio-implementation into a mini-curriculum, using an adaptation of creative writing techniques as didactical methodology.

Author Biographies

Brigitte Römmer-Nossek, University of Vienna

At the University of Vienna Centre for Teaching and Learning Brigitte Römmer-Nossek is responsible for qualification and support in the areas curriculum development and the curricular integration of eLearning, including ePortfolio. She has studied Brain and Cognitive Sciences, worked on conceptualisation and interaction design of online-games (private sector) and social software (research). She is involved in implementing and teaching in MEi:CogSci, a joint degree master programme in cognitive sciences at the University of Vienna’s Department of Philosophy.

Birgit M. C. A. Peterson, University of Vienna

At the University of Vienna Centre for Teaching and Learning Birgit Peterson is working in the ePortfolio project. She has studied human biology and several years of experience as a creative writing trainer and coach. She is teaching creative writing at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Life Sciences and at the University of Zagreb, Croatia.

Sylvia Logar, University of Vienna

At the University of Vienna Centre for Teaching and Learning Sylvia Logar is responsible for qualification and support of student tutors. She has studied sociology, worked on professional communities in the higher education sector as well as in organisational research. She is teaching at the University of Vienna’s Department of Educational Sciences.

Charlotte Zwiauer, University of Vienna

Charlotte Zwiauer is the head of the University of Vienna Centre for Teaching and Learning. She holds a doctorate in philosophy and has been working in eLearning projects for secondary and tertiary education for a decade. She is vice-president of the Forum New Media Austria and teaches at the University of Vienna’s Department of Educational Sciences.

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Published

2008-02-22

How to Cite

Römmer-Nossek, B., Peterson, B. M. C. A., Logar, S., & Zwiauer, C. (2008). ePortfolio at the University of Vienna â?? Framework and Pilot Projects. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 3(1). https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.262

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Special Focus Papers