EMPOWERING COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES IN A SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM INTEGRATING E-PORTFOLIO TECHNOLOGY

E-portfolios are becoming common in environments of learning. In this descriptive paper, the author is analyzing the benefits of an e-portfolio system for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities, in a pilot... [ view full abstract ]

E-portfolios are becoming common in environments of learning. In this descriptive paper, the author is analyzing the benefits of an e-portfolio system for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities, in a pilot special education program at a leading metropolitan university. The author is finding that the e-portfolio system if included with Web 2.0 technology is enabling increased identity, increased learning and increased sociality of the students. The author is concurrently finding that the essence of the system is facilitating in the formation of marketable skills of these students. This paper will benefit administrators and instructors considering special education programs in which students with developmental and intellectual disabilities can be helped through e-portfolio technology.