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FAQ about the Sakai and ePortfolio Projects:
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What is the ePortfolio Project? The ePortfolio software project is also an open source development project that IU is developing with other partners including the Open Source Portfolio Initiative (www.theospi.org), with the support of a $518,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. EPortfolios represent a new teaching and learning application for Indiana University that will be linked to Oncourse. Portfolios allow students to create a personal, digital collection of assignments, documents, videos, etc. that help demonstrate a portfolio of learning achievement (similar to an artist’s portfolio). The portfolio can be used by instructors, potential employers, and the students themselves to assess their progress.
IU rceives $518,000 for open-source ePortfolio software:
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IU is developing the software in partnership with the Open Source Portfolio Initiative (OSPI) and the r-smart group. It builds upon the University of Minnesota’s extensive experience with ePortfolio software and the combined requirements of many OSPI institutions. r-smart is an OSPI co-founder and provides development and support services for open source software used by colleges and universities.
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The Open Source Portfolio Initiative (OSPI) is a community of individuals and organizations collaborating on the development of the leading non-proprietary, open source electronic portfolio software available.
