I’ll have a full look at all those links later and many thanks for your input.

I think it’s important to note that I’m not advocating Web2.0 as the solution – just A solution. The key is that Web 2.0 makes use of tools learners may well already be using – it’s about harnessing the learning that is already taking place. Maybe your portfolio makes full use of RSS and other collaborative technology in which case, if you can harness existing tools and overcome the clunkyness of Web 2.0, then fantastic. If it’s low cost, all the better. However, I think there is as much a place for a free and totally universal tools as well as constructed and regulated systems. I think the more informal the learning, the more the former.

As much as I can see the benefits to bright, intelligent and ICT literate persons such as yourself, I wonder how you can apply some of your more esoteric cloud-computing approaches for ACL, young children, the less able, those with disabilities, the elderly or those who just have not got the competence, time nor inclination to set up their own e-Portfolios?

I’ve been working intensely, day in and day out, on developing a low-cost system that meets the needs of the vast majority of end-users. I’m not trying to be destructively critical of your suggestions but would like you to look at the following links and come back to me.

P: http://www.raytolley1.xfolioworld.com
B: http://www.efoliointheuk.blogspot.com/
W: http://www.maximise-ict.co.uk/eFolio-01.htm
E: rjt@maximise-ict.co.uk

Kind Regards,
Ray T

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I agree entirely and think we spend a lot of time trying to define terms. E-Maturity, Web 2.0, E-Portfolio and even e-learning.

In terms of the academics of it all, we need to do this.

However, in terms of strategic policy it’s less important. What we need to know that what we mean by the terms – and how they work in practice.

A learner, of whatever age, does not care if they are using an e-portfolio, a VLE or a depository. They may not care if they are using PebblePad or Google. What they care about is that they are using something that makes it easier for them and makes learning more accessible. If we’re going to argue about definitions, then what we mean by accessible, easier and more productive would be a far better use of time….but even better still, would just be to implement strategies that work and not worry about the exact definition.

I think there’s too much of a tendency, at the moment, for folks to continue debating, “what is an ePortfolio?”.

It really doesn’t have to be rocket science does it!

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