Perceptions of professionals working with students with disabilities towards the use of E-portfolios : opportunities and challenges

Abstract EN

In order to keep pace with requirements of this technological era, this study aimed to propose an idea of using eportfolios to save and present information about students with disabilities in Jordanian special education institutions.

The sample consisted of 102 professionals working with these students at six of these institutions to identify applicability and challenges associated with creations of e-portfolios from their point of view.

An example e-portfolio and a questionnaire were developed for the purposes of the study.

Results reflected positive perspectives towards e-portfolios.

However, concerns and challenges about specific issues related development process of e-portfolios were reported.

Implications and related recommendations were included