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This paper presents: (1) the main issues and trends of portfolio development; (2) conceptual frameworks of using the weblog-based portfolio (blogfolio) as a means for enhancing performance-based teaching and learning; and (3) a case study which integrates the blogfolio into an online course for the purposes of building a sense of community and promoting student-centered collaboration, assessment, and reflection.
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Yang, H.H. (2008). Blogfolios for Student-Centered Reflection and Communication. In: Iskander, M. (eds) Innovative Techniques in Instruction Technology, E-learning, E-assessment, and Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8739-4_32
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