Bob Reuter: Externalise your thinking with portfolios

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Dr Bob Reuter is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education and Social Work at University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg where he has taught courses relating to educational psychology, educational technology, and educational research, in particular in the Bachelor en Sciences de l'Éducation / Bachelor of Science in Education (BScE) since 2004.
Bob is a technology enthusiast and explores how all technology, not just educational technology can benefit students in their learning. He uses a social constructivist approach to teaching and learning for which he thinks portfolios are very well suited.
In this episode, he talks about the two different types of portfolios the future school teachers of Letzebuerg encounter during their studies and how they help in the learning process.
Connect with Bob

• LinkedIn
• Mastodon

Resources

• 'A la rencontre de Lev Vygotsky', Volume I
• Bob's publications
• Research project AISOP: AI-Supported Observation of E-Portfolios
• Study about language production in children of 5 years of age

Click through to the episode notes for the transcript.

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Production information
Production: Catalyst IT
Host: Kristina Hoeppner
Artwork: Evonne Cheung
Music: The Mahara tune by Josh Woodward

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Bob's role at uni.lu (00:01:12)

3. Favourite technology tools (00:02:25)

4. Why social constructivism? (00:04:43)

5. Portfolios in the BScE (00:07:21)

6. Engaging students in the portfolio process (00:10:42)

7. Role of the tutor in the portfolio process (00:13:34)

8. Biggest challenge working with portfolios (00:19:13)

9. Opportunities with portfolios (00:22:48)

10. Q&A: Three words to describe portfolio work (00:26:54)

11. Q&A: A tip for learning designers or instructors (00:27:06)

12. Q&A: A tip for learners (00:28:35)