At an organizational level, the successful EPortfolio work is enabled to embed it in the competition-based curriculum. In addition, the function of eportecolios in the evaluation and in the orientation of students, professional growth must be clarified and communicated in organizational guidelines. The challenge may be that teachers and students consider the creation of ephortfolio as something extra, if they do not understand the broadest idea and benefits of it. The property of the students for their creation of EPORTHOLIO is crucial, which changes the traditional role of teachers towards learning facilitators and innovative evaluation organizers.
Teachers need support to change their role. They can be considered as students, by developing new tools and practices in skills based on competencies (Kunnari & Ilomäki, 2016). Their leaders can ensure that there is enough time and collaboration to support this type of teaching learning. Concrete examples and common models can promote development. Compliance with digital open badges related to EPortfolio can strengthen skills both with students and teachers. Badges work as stimulants and motivate teachers to renew their teaching methods and the use of eportecolios in the study modules. Require that teachers perform eportfolio badges will take them to the same level of knowledge. Leaders can encourage teachers to try, explore and experience different tools, and organize workshops and web seminars to support adoption. They can value the innovation and creativity of teachers to motivate students.
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