Construction and Application of an Online Child Portfolio Assessment System

Abstract

Portfolio assessment is a comprehensive evaluation method for children's development, and effective evaluation is based on professional children's growth portfolios. The children's growth portfolio mainly includes paper, electronic, and online forms, each with its own pros and cons. The online portfolios can avoid defects of paper portfolios, with large capacity, diversified evaluation body, flexible and customized design, professional leading significance, more integration and commemorative features. We have designed and implemented the "Ning Xiner Growth Records" online portfolio, which has been tested in several kindergartens, and achieved remarkable results. With continuous innovation of information technologies, the online portfolio will have broader development and application prospects. It is suggested that governments at all levels allocate special funds to support kindergartens to carry out online portfolio evaluation, develop targeted information technology training for teachers, and increase professional training and guidance for teachers in order to use Portfolio assessment effectively.