New technologies are changing how we learn in schools. They have the potential to create powerful learning opportunities within personalized and networked digital learning environments. In BC there is a new competency-based education curriculum with the intent to develop an education system that will prepare students for the 21st century. 

Key intents are the demonstration and application of learning through different means with 

1. flexible assessment adapted to each student

2. greater flexibility to decide how and when students are assessed

3. replacement of graduation exams with rigorous standards-based assessment practices.

New technologies are changing how we learn in schools. They have the potential to create powerful learning opportunities within personalized and networked digital learning environments. In BC there is a new competency-based education curriculum with the intent to develop an education system that will prepare students for the 21st century. 

Key intents are the demonstration and application of learning through different means with 

1. flexible assessment adapted to each student

2. greater flexibility to decide how and when students are assessed

3. replacement of graduation exams with rigorous standards-based assessment practices.

Our research seeks to investigate this phenomenon as digital assessment processes offer a path to more personalized and meaningful learning that promotes competency based education for all students. Our findings show us that one way of achieving this is by means of pedagogical hacking. This approach to using digital technologies in education enables instructors and students to develop skills while responding critically and creatively to technologies and the digital literacies they bring about.

The four videos posted below capture four perspectives on the use of digital portfolios generated by the respective researchers. These perspectives are based on their work investigating the use of digital portfolios in schools and in the teacher education program at the University of Victoria. The videos all speak to digital assessment leading to portfolios and can be viewed in any order.

We have created this website to share what we have learned so far and to connect with individuals and teams who are also invested in this field. You are welcome to navigate the sections and visit the resources we have made available. Make sure to contact us to learn more about our work and to tell us more about yours.