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Ideas, research, and stories from the Digication community
Practical guidance on ePortfolios, assessment, and the future of learning, from the educators and institutions putting the work in.
What Students Really Want From College (And How Institutions Can Deliver It)
A new national survey from the LearningWell Coalition, AAC&U, and Morning Consult confirms that students want purpose, identity, belonging, and the chance to apply what they learn. The question is whether institutions are set up to give them those things.
The Missing Layer: Why Reflection Is the Data Higher Education Has Been Overlooking
Higher education has invested heavily in LMS, analytics dashboards, and AI tools, but the richest source of student data is still missing. It's not in the gradebook or the LMS. It's in what students think, feel, and understand about their own learning, and it's finally time to harness it.
Why Student Reflection Isn't Working (And How AI Can Help)
End-of-semester reflection essays often surface descriptions, not thinking. A look at why traditional prompts fall short, and how AI-guided reflection grounded in TORI changes what students produce and what institutions learn from it.
Cultivating Belonging through AI and Identity: Moving from Surviving Systems to Reshaping Them
How College Unbound and Digication are designing AI-guided reflection around belonging instead of efficiency, and what that means for students whose lived experience has rarely fit institutional frames.
Why Faculty Find Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever
Why faculty are calling reflection the connective tissue of every High Impact Practice, and how AI-coached frameworks like TORI are making it more practical to scale.
Transforming Career Services: Insights from Bucknell's STEM Career Coach With Christa Matlack
Bucknell University's STEM Career Coach, Christa Matlack, shares her insights on the transformative potential of ePortfolios in career services.
Reflective Storytelling in Nursing Education: A New Approach With Sharyl Toscano
Reducing Nurse Burnout and Shortages: Sharyl Toscano discusses helping practicing nurses thrive rather than merely survive with reflective storytelling.
Building Sustainable LGBTQ+ Peer-Mentoring During COVID With Sam Ascensio
Community Building: A chat with Sam Asencio, Founder of “Q Connections” & a JJay College of Criminal Justice student.
The Importance of Reflection and Advocacy in Teacher Education With Janet VanLone
Janet Vanlone joined us to discuss the importance of reflection and advocacy in teacher education. Join in!
A Look Inside a Study Abroad Learning ePortfolio: Enhancing Intercultural Competence
Explore how study abroad ePortfolios enhance students' intercultural competence. Discover the impact of ePortfolios in education with Digication's innovative technology platform.
The Power of Portfolios in Veterinary Education and Career-Seeking With Jorge Colón
Veterinary education faces challenges today, but the ePortfolio, when implemented well, can be a tool for reflection, differentiation, and discovery.
Reflecting on Internship Experiences in Community-Based Learning With Gina Woodall
Gina Woodall discusses how she empowers student growth & success through internships, experiential learning, and reflective practices.
Steadfast ePortfolio Leadership Guides Success in Challenging Quality Enhancement Plan With Amanda Hyberger
Share the visionary leadership of a distinguished professor of Music using the ePortfolio to challenge QEP.
Unlocking Career Growth & Opportunities Through Internship Experience With Thaddaeus Canuel
Learn the transformative power of the ePortfolio in internship experiences in this exhilarating conversation with Thaddaeus Canuel.
Embracing Diverse Perspectives in Liberal Arts Education With Laura DeSisto
Hear the innovative approach to liberal arts education at the Johns Hopkins University powered by the ePortfolio.
Empowering Student Learning & Assessment: Embracing Inclusive Learning Outcomes in Higher Ed With Abby Crew
Pioneering innovative strategies for student learning at Colorado Mountain College has its challenges, & none other but Abby Crew has dealt with them.
The Highly Impactful ePortfolio: Keeping Students Engaged and Motivated With Alex Della Fera
This conversation with Alex Della Fera covers strategies and tools to encourage a meaningful and highly impactful classroom experiences.
Bridging the Academic-Real World Gap with Service Learning & Writing-Intensive Courses With Kathleen Borbee
Bridging academic gap: The gap between what students learn in the classroom & realities of the everyday world is vast, as discussed with Kathleen Borbee.
A Visually Impaired Student Pursuing A Degree In Social Work Uses ePortfolio To Champion Accessibility With Katie Lester
Katie Lester is championing accessible eportfolios in a world that struggles to understand the challenges & accommodate needs of those with disabilities.
ePortfolio As Digital Makerspace In Liberal Arts Education With Abe Reshad
What makes the ePortfolio a revolutionary tool in liberal arts education, likened to a makerspace with a transformative approach beyond traditional learning?
Leading ePortfolio At Scale With Empathy In A Large Research Institution With Kate LaBore
Implementing an accessible ePortfolio program at a large research institution can be complex but has many benefits according to Kate Labor.
Telling Your Unique Narrative: Nurturing Belonging Through ePortfolio With Ben Jenkins
Everyone has a unique story to tell, which is best shared from the first-person perspective according to Ben Jenkins.
The Power of ePortfolios as Advocacy Tools for Students Facing Systemic Barriers and Racism With Abiodun Durojaye
Coming from an ethnic minority background, Dr. Abiodun Durojaye believes in creating a world where young people don’t have to change parts of themselves to fit in.
How Innovative Technology Is Changing Early Childhood Education With Vail Shoultz-McCole
We explore values early childhood educators should have, the place for innovative digital tools, & meaningful reflection in early childhood classrooms.
How Active Reflection Makes Learning Happen at Oxford College With Jill Petersen Adams
Learn how one educator uses active reflection and real-world applications to foster deeper, more meaningful learning experiences at Oxford College.
The Learning Odyssey: Documenting a Path of Continuous Learning and Self-Discovery With Patrick Green
A remarkable path of continuous learning and self-discovery in the odyssey of learning with our guest, Patrick Green.
ePortfolio As A Means Of Change, Reflection, And Development With Martin Gaucin
The future is going to be all technology-based. Everything now uses websites, including the highest-paying jobs.
Empowered Problem Solving and Empathy through Design Thinking With Alison Carson
With empathy through design thinking, students understand they can create their own future and focus on their educational interests
How Writing Can Help Promote Student Engagement Across the Curriculum With Sarah Zurhellen
If you have been honing your writing skills throughout the entire curriculum, is there really any value in participating in a writing program? Listen.
Using Design Thinking to Create a Diverse and Curious Student Body With Murillo Soronso
Students should explore their innate curiosity and creativity: With a design thinking approach, students document their experiences. Learn the benefits...
Preparing Your Students to Take On Tomorrow’s Wicked Problems With Paul Hanstedt
Thanks to educators using ePortfolio pedagogy within general education contexts, students have found the opportunity & tools to express themselves. More...
Absolutely Amazing Ways Reflective ePortfolios Enhance Education And Assessment With Celeste Kong
Enhancing education through reflective ePortfolios: By reflecting on the basics of traditional education, we can enhance the future with technology.
Creating a Culture of Confidence and Connection at Boston University With Natalie McKnight
Distinct and impactful approaches to building culture and students' strength in colleges? A Dean of Gen Ed at Boxton University talks to us.
The Dance of your Life Story: The Urgent Need for Arts Education With Jill Flanders Crosby
Jill Flanders Crosby opens up on how she has been using her work as a dance educator to help students create a sense of self with ePortfolio. Read more...
Passion for Student Learning Fuels Ascent to Higher-Ed Leadership & Reform With C. Edward Watson
This was an eye-opening talk about helping students & institutions define essential learning outcomes & providing the tools & resources needed. Learn more.
Exploring Cultural Identity and Belonging as an Alaska Native Student With Shamai Thacker
Cultural identity & belonging as an Alaska Native student can be a complex and meaningful process since Alaska Native cultures are diverse. Read more...
Ethics in ePortfolio Technology in the Bright New Days of Innovation, Privacy, and Inclusion With AAEEBL Taskforce
ePortfolio scholars & practitioners (AAEEBL Taskforce on eP) discuss digital ethics in ePortfolio - guiding principles, strategies, & resources. Learn more...
Why Identity and Storytelling are So Powerful in the Digital Era With Beata Jones
Beata Jones talks about the powerful effect digital storytelling has on a student’s life, even beyond their academic career.
How Nursing ePortfolios Enhance Learning and Empower Students With Lillian Rafeldt
A blog about the impact of ePortfolios on nursing practitioners & the institutions that develop these professionals. Hear from an expert Lillian Rafeldt.
How Oxford College Confronts the Past to Build a Better Future With Peter McLellan
Higher institutions are more conscious of learning as a holistic experience. Peter McLellan talks about digital storytelling at Oxford College of Emory.
Finding Joy & Building a Future of Constructive Collaboration With Nathan Carpenter
Constructive collaboration can ensure students coming from different backgrounds, time zones, & experiences have a better transitioning experience. Read More...
Empowering Students to Be in Control of Their Learning With Patty Goodman Hayward
In this Digication Scholars Conversation, we talked about what it means to practice student-centered learning & why it’s incredibly valuable. Read more...
Changing the World by Giving Students the Freedom to Learn and Explore With Brody Tate
Explore learning with the ePortfolio - a tool for student-centered reflection. The world's constantly on the go & students hope to learn at any time, wherever.
Understanding Service Learning & Social Accomplishment with Guided, Intentional Reflections
As one of the high-impact practices, service learning lets students experience social & environmental issues as part of the learning process. Follow the conversation.
Who Am I?: Authentic Self-Discovery Through Mindfulness and Storytelling With Tracy Penny Light
Equip yourself with the methods and tools for successful self-discovery through mindfulness, storytelling, and critical thinking. Read on.
Making the Student's Experience Better With Outcome-Driven Assessment With Jennifer Sparrow
Using educational technology to improve the student experience - the big question is how do you accomplish that? Follow the discussion here.
Designing Curriculum for Student Success in an Interdependent World With Joe Tranquillo
Just how big of an impact can a well-designed curriculum have on your students and the interdependent world at large? This is how an educator sees it.
Community College Veteran Reflects on Leadership & Amplifying Diverse Voices With Howard Wach
Can better educational leadership in higher education solve the challenges and help amplify diverse voices in the classroom?
How To Make the Student Experience Better With Outcome-Driven Assessment With Jennifer Sparrow
Outcome-based assessment enhances the student learning experience - driven by the need to equip students for the workplace & address the demands of the job market.
Maximizing the Impact of ePortfolios for Science Communication Students With Jennifer Stonaker
Maximizing the Impact of ePortfolios for Science Communication Students: A Digication Scholars Conversation with Jennifer Stonaker (Stanford University.)
How Students' Engagement Strategies Help Influence the Value of College Education With David Hubert
Dr. David Hubert joined us to talk about practical strategies for improving student engagement to help promote an integrated learning environment. Get It.