The opinions of education faculty students on learning processes involving e-portfolios

The electronic portfolio method is one of the newest educational and assessment methods in North Cyprus. This research study investigates the opinions of using electronic portfolios in students for learning purposses. This study was applied to education faculty students that are studying in 2008-2009 fall semester in Near East University. 5 point likert scale attitude scale for the e-portfolio usage and "personal information forums" were used to get the opinions of the students. The results of the survey were analyzed by using the SPSS packet program. The results of the studys shows that the students have positive opinions about the usage of e-portfolio for educational purposes..According to the results it is appear that the e-portfolio method provide more permanent leaning for the students. Moreover, it is seen that e-portfolio gives the students the possibility of controlling themselves and increases their motivation to study. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved