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Karolina Grodecka: That is true. However e-portfolio belongs to the author so cheating yourself
is rather counterproductive…

Agnieszka Chrz"szcz: ... and will
backfire on the author very shortly in
real-time situation. Also the evidence is
set in a broader perspective and usually
is linked to the reflective commentaries.
An e-portfolio tells a story about its
author so the coherence between the
evidence and structure is also
important.

Euroguidance: It sounds like a
powerful tool. Where it can be used?

Karolina Grodecka: The method is
very flexible. Collecting, selecting and
presenting evidence for one’s work,
learning and development can be used effectively with kids and adults, from the kindergarden,
continued at any education level and for professional purposes as well. It has numerous effects
on the learner: it increases one’s self-estime, helps with direct learning and enhances digital
competences.

Agnieszka Chrz"szcz: Collecting and selecting pieces of work makes one stop and reflect on
the recent developments and learning. Such a realisation is especially important in a current fast-
running society.

“Career advisors Karolina Grodecka: e-Portfolio is very often a result of online courses,
where the learners produce their work digitally anyway. Such a purposeful
can use it with
collection can be used for assessment purposes or can be developed
their clients to along the course to support reflection and deepen learning experience.
stimulate
reflection.” Euroguidance: What about adults? Can e-portfolio come in handy with
professional development?

Agnieszka Chrz"szcz: In fact mapping competences and skills and presenting them in a digital,
online form is a complex mental activity. The process of e-portfolio development can correspond
to the coaching as it helps to demonstrate and articulate individual abilities. Career advisors can
use it with their clients to stimulate reflection, support the choices and suggest more
individualised development strategies.

Euroguidance: Surely it is not a method for everyone. Computer skills are not so widespread,
and access to Internet also can be difficult to many people.

Karolina Grodecka: Well, an e-portfolio is conceived in one’s head. It is not based on a
complicated technology which makes e-portfolio a great learning strategy. On the contrary, simple
online services, such as blogs are sufficient to start e-portfolio journey. Besides, producing digital
artifact, such as documents or photos, has never been easier. Libraries, ICT centres, schools or
regional labour offices have usually excellent equipment and staff willing to help.

Agnieszka Chrz"szcz: Also there are numerous resources, in a variety of languges, that can
help trainers and learners, experts and practitioners with e-portfolio methods. One of them is

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