dc.contributor.author	Free, Cynthia C.	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2006	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-09T19:19:33Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-30T15:58:04Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:29:07Z
dc.date.available	2009-09-09T19:19:33Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2009-09-30T15:58:04Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:29:07Z
dc.date.issued	2007-05	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/52	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The purpose of this study was to examine the learning experiences associated with utilizing an electronic portfolio in a ninth-grade computer applications class. As outlined in the action research proposal, the students built a portfolio of work samples created earlier in the year using PowerPoint as the platform. The journal ready article describes the data collection methods, which included pre/post-portfolio test, portfolio grade, student survey, teacher observations of off-task behavior and use of multiple applications, and student interviews. Improvement in the posttest scores indicated that the portfolio had a positive impact on student retention. Students were generally engaged and on-task during class as evidenced by teacher observation and student surveys and interviews. The portfolio helped students in recognizing and recalling prior tasks, and identifying similar functions between applications. The results of this study were presented through a PowerPoint presentation to several members of the learning community.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	Electronic portfolio	en_US
dc.subject	Test score improvements	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Internet in education	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer-assisted instruction	en_US
dc.title	Electronic Portfolios in the Business Education Classroom	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Deeds, Diance C.	en_US
dc.description.committee	Schmertzing, Lorraine C.	en_US
dc.description.committee	Leader, Lars F.	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed.S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US