ePortfolio System Design Based on Ontological Model of Self-Regulated Learning

Self-regulated learning (SRL) has positive effects on learners' success in and beyond school, and it may be fostered by technology enhanced learning environments, especially ePortfolio platform. However, the lack of explicit technological models leads to challenges in fostering SRL, such as capturing and sharing SRL principles, creating a platform for SRL's processes implementation. The purpose of this research is to propose an ontological model and use it to design an ePortfolio system to promote SRL. We used ontologies to represent an integrated model that consists of ePortfolio model, competency model and SRL model. Based on this model, we implemented the ePortfolio system and used it for the first experiments at Hoa Sen University. The results indicate that students had a positive reaction to the ePortfolio system, and the system affected students' achievement and SRL positively.

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