" ... Reynolds and Patton demonstrate how systematically embedding practices in the classroom that engage students in integrative learning practices dramatically improves outcomes. The authors describe easy to use and practical strategies for faculty to incorporate integrative ePortfolios in their courses and curricula, and create the scaffolding to develop students' skills and metacognition. The book opens by outlining the underlying learning theory and the key concepts of integrative learning and by describing the purpose, structure and implementation of ePortfolios. Subsequent sections cover classroom practices and assignments to help students understand themselves as learners; make connections between course content, their personal lives, and to the curriculum; bridge theory to practice; and consider issues of audience and communication and presentation in developing their portfolios. The book goes on to cover technological issues and assessment, with a particular emphasis on the use of rubrics; and concludes with explicated examples of ePortfolios created in a first year program, ePortfolios created by graduating students, career-oriented ePortfolios, and life-long ePortfolios. For both experienced faculty and administrators, and readers just beginning to use ePortfolios, this book provides a framework and guidance to implement them to their fullest potential." (from Book cover).

Part 1. Key concepts -- EPortfolios as a tool for integrative learning -- Integrating knowledge : the crux of an education -- Retooling your syllabus and teaching : integrating integrative learning and ePortfolios into your course -- Part 2. Teaching for integrative learning -- Fostering reflective practice -- Making connections or integrating knowledge -- Making connections for lifelong learning -- Communicating effectively in ePortfolios : a picture is worth a thousand words -- Part 3. Creating the ePortfolio -- Designing an ePortfolio system -- Making an ePortfolio using free web-based software -- Part 4. At the end -- Assessment of ePortfolios : using rubrics to assess -- Parting thoughts.