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	Edited by Dr. Lynne Schrum, University of Utah
formerly Journal of Research on Computing in Education

Volume 38 Number 2 Winter 2005

The Diffusion of Electronic Portfolios In Teacher Education: Next Steps And Recommendations From Accomplished Users

Keith Wetzel
Arizona State University
Neal Strudler
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Abstract

This is the second part of a two-part article on the diffusion of electronic portfolios in preservice teacher education. The first part addressed issues of adoption and implementation; this part documents “next steps” and key recommendations by informants from the six programs studied. Next steps included streamlining requirements, addressing reliability of technology and access, and planning for data aggregation and program evaluation. Key recommendations were to involve a broad base of participants in the planning process, clarify the purposes for electronic portfolios, move forward incrementally, and provide sufficient technology access, training, and support. The study concludes that a range of research is needed to inform future decisions pertaining to the large-scale implementation of electronic portfolios in teacher education.

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Contributors

Keith Wetzel is a professor of teacher education in the College of Teacher Education and Leadership at Arizona State University at West campus. His research interests include preservice professional development for technology integration and the improvement of teacher quality.

Neal Strudler is a professor of educational computing and technology in the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His current research focuses on technology integration in teacher education programs and the role of technology coordinators in K–12 schools.

Contact

Keith Wetzel
College of Teacher Education and Leadership
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 37100
Phoenix, AZ 85069-7100
keith.wetzel@asu.edu

Neal Strudler
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154-3005
strudler@unlv.nevada.edu

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